noun
- an evergreen shrub with spiny leaves, clusters of yellow flowers, and blue-black berries, native to Asia and North America
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The mahonia in our garden blooms with bright yellow flowers in early spring.
- Mahonia berries are edible and can be used to make jelly.
- The spiny leaves of the mahonia help protect it from browsing animals.
- Oregon grape is a common type of mahonia found in the Pacific Northwest.
- The landscaper recommended planting mahonia as a low-maintenance evergreen shrub.
- Birds often feed on the dark blue berries of the mahonia plant.