General information ⁵

Large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1–5 m tall, found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world
Over 500 different species
Uses: the rhizomes would be antiseptic and is used to treat infections; the plant would have anticancer properties
Edible berries, rich in vitamin C, acidic flavor

English name ⁵

Barberry

Berberis microphylla ⁵

Known as the Calafate, or Michay
Native to southern Argentina and Chile
Symbol of Patagonia
Edible berries

Seen in... ⁵

Volcano hike on D1 of the multi
Futangue hike to Las Cumbres

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Chrumps, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_chinensis.jpg
2. (c) Alejandro Bayer Tamayo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_goudotii.jpg
3. (c) Banfield, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_buxifolia_-_Calafate_(2).jpg
4. (c) Lionel Allorge, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_microphylla_(Berberis_buxifolia_var_nana)_le_1er_mai_2018_-_10.jpg
5. (c) Alice Roy-Bolduc, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• eFloras.org
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• SEINet Symbiota portals
• Tropicos

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