Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium)

The state flower of Oregon  has gnarly stems and sharp, prickly leaves, but the pretty blue berries are edible. The plant bears dainty yellow flowers in early summer and a dark blue berry that ripens in the fall.

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5 Responses to Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium)

  1. Alex Tan says:

    Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous. So controlled, and so vibrant. Perfectly executed ^^

  2. Caatje says:

    Beautifully done!

  3. Margaret says:

    Lovely use of watercolour!

  4. Sherry says:

    Seeing your painting makes me want to plan another trip to beautiful Oregon, so full of lush produce. We watched The Shining again the other night, partially so I could see the shots of Timberline Lodge, with Mt. Hood looming over it. I hope you are enjoying the end of summer.

  5. Sandy says:

    How lovely and fitting for a state I have now fallen in Love with!

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