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Meaning of mahonia
Wordnet
mahonia (n)
evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and Central America and Asia
Webster
mahonia (n.)
The Oregon grape, a species of barberry (Berberis Aquifolium), often cultivated for its hollylike foliage.
mahonia Sentence Examples
- The mahonia's glossy, evergreen foliage adds year-round interest to gardens.
- The mahonia's showy yellow flowers attract pollinators in early spring.
- The mahonia plant can grow as a shrub or low tree, reaching a height of up to 10 feet.
- The mahonia prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun.
- The mahonia's berries are dark blue and covered in a waxy coating, providing food for birds and other wildlife.
- The mahonia's leaves contain compounds that repel deer and other browsing animals.
- The mahonia's bark has medicinal properties and has been used to treat various ailments, including inflammation and bacterial infections.
- The mahonia is a native plant to North America and can be found in shady forests and mountainous regions.
- The mahonia's common name, Oregon grape, comes from the grape-like appearance of its berries.
- The mahonia's specific epithet, aquifolium, refers to its resemblance to the holly plant (Ilex aquifolium).
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evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and Central America and AsiaThe Oregon grape, a species of barberry (Berberis Aquifolium), often cultivated for its ho
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The mahonia's glossy, evergreen foliage adds year-round interest to gardens.
The mahonia's showy yellow flowers attract pollinators in early spring.
The mahonia plant can grow as a shrub or low tree, reaching a height of up to 10 feet.
The mahonia prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun.
