Contains 6 genera and 9 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
BERBERIDACEAE
Dicot
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Classification
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RANUNCULALES
BERBERIDACEAE
Genera
| Genus | Common Name | Taxa Count | Herbarium Specimens | Photos |
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| Berberis | BARBERRY | 3 | ||
| Caulophyllum | 1 | |||
| Diphylleia | 1 | |||
| Mahonia | MAHONIA | 2 | ||
| Nandina | NANDINA | 1 | ||
| Podophyllum | MAYAPPLE | 1 |
Identification Key
1. Rhizomatous, acaulescent herb; leaves peltate, simple; flower solitary
1. Erect shrub; leaves compound, not peltate; inflorescence with multiple flowers
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2. Leaves pinnately compound, the leaflets with stiff prickles; inflorescence racemose; sepals and petals yellow
2. Leaves 2- to 3-pinnately compound, the leaflets entire; inflorescence paniculate; sepals and petals white