Oregon grape

Berberis aquifolium

fruit

Very tart blue-black berries, too harsh raw, that make excellent jellies: the “Oregon grape”.

Origin

Western North America

Where to find it

Escaped from gardens, it grows in hedges and woodland in Europe; it is Oregon's state flower.

Season (United States)

June to August · grows in your region

Preparation

The berries, cooked into jelly; the root and bark, rich in berberine, are not eaten.

Molecules

AnthocyaninsIn small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its yellow root, rich in berberine, was once used to dye wool and baskets.