Sunny
Growing in shade of Douglas fir and Western Hemlock
Red berries. Light green younger berries.
Smooth leaf edges
Leaves oval
Thin light green branches
Weather: clear, 70F
Habitat: edge of conifer forest, growing with Omleria cerasiformis and rubus ursinus
Diagnostic features: low evergreen shrub. leaves alternate, pinnate-compound, glab, leathery. leaflet w/veins extending from base.
Phenology: fruiting
Weather: overcast, 75F
Habitat: conifer forest near ephemeral stream. Overstory Acer macrophyllum and Pseudotsuga menzesii.
Diagnostic features: identified with inaturalist
Phenology: no flowers or fruits
Date: 7/11/21 4:25 PM
Location: Alderbrook Trails, Union, WA
Weather: Sunny 79 degrees
Habitat: Forest, lots of shade with chunks of sun and small creek running through.
This was found on the side of the path and the bank.
Diagnostic features: Medium size blue berries, long clustered leaves and prominent spiny teeth.
Phenological phase: Fruiting
Image Detail:
1). Whole plant perspective
2). Leaflet count: 19
3). Phenological phase - Fruiting
4). Height (around 2 ft)
Weather: Cloudy 73 degrees 60% humidity
Habitat: Border of Conifer forest
Relationships: Pseudotsuga menziesii, Vaccinium parvifolium, Gymnocarpium disjunctum
Diagnostic Features: Key differences for Mahonia nervosa height: gen 2 ft-3ft
leaflet count 9-19 (compared to B. aquifolium leaflets 5-9/height up to 6 ft)
Phenological phase: Fruiting