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BERBERIDACEAE
Barberry Family
Berberis thunbergii  (Japanese barberry)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Berberis: Latinized form of the Arabic name for the fruit; thunbergii: named for Carl Peter Thunberg, botanist
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Cultivated and escaping to woodlands and thickets; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
Yes
Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Japan
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Root Bark, Leaves, Berries. Root bark and leaves used internally as a tea or tincture to treat infections of the gastrointestinal tract, liver disorders, skin problems from impaired liver function, urinary tract infections, and sore throats. Used topically as an ear wash for otitis media; as gargle for gingivitis, thrush, oral herpes, and canker sores; as a saline eyewash for conjunctivitis or blepharitis; as a vaginal douche or suppository for candidiasis, vaginosis; and as a poultice for topical staph infections and athlete's foot. Berries used internally for lowering fevers, bleeding gums, hypertension, and arrythmias.
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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