Berries on a Tall Oregon Grape shrub in Issaquah, Washington, USA. New growth is copper colored in the spring.

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Berries on a Tall Oregon Grape shrub in Issaquah, Washington, USA. New growth is copper color in the spring. The blue fruits are tart and improve after frost. They are often gathered for jelly or wine. Used to treat a wide variety of ailments, Oregon Grape species contain the extremely potent alkaloid, berberine, (also found in goldenseal) which is antiseptic and stimulates the liver and spleen.

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Location: Issaquah, Washington, USA
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