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Berberis nevinii  A. Gray
Nevin's barberry
Berberis nevinii is a shrub that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Mahonia nevinii
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.1 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
State of California status: Endangered. Federal status: Endangered.
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Observation Search
~166 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Berberis
Family: Berberidaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Habitat: riparian

Communities: Coastal Sage Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + POWO
Alternate Names:
JEF + CNPSMahonia nevinii
PLANTSMahonia nevinii
Information about  Berberis nevinii from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (MANE3)

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ID Tips on PlantID.net

[saveplants.org] Range: The distribution of Berberis nevinii is scattered with populations located throughout southern California in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/12/2025).