Berberis trifoliolata
(Agarita)
Berberis trifoliolata, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9798
Berberis trifoliolata, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3473/3494
Berberis trifoliolata, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3523
Berberis trifoliolata, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9802
Berberis trifoliolata, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9815
Berberis trifoliolata, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 7429
Berberis trifoliolata, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 7441
Berberis trifoliolata, Reimer's Ranch Park, Travis Co. 9886
| Scientific Name | Berberis trifoliolata (Mahonia trifoliolata) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MATR3 |
| Common Name | Agarita | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18836 |
| Family | Berberidaceae (Barberry) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Dry, rocky areas on hillsides, flatlands, thickets and open woods. Plant: Shrub 3 to 6 feet tall, or more; rigid spreading or upright branches. Leaves: Grey-green, leathery stout ternate (trifoliate) leaves; leaflets elliptic to lanceolate overall, with 1 to 3 (or more) lobes with very sharp teeth/points. Inflorescence: Clusters of fragrant small blossoms with 6 red/orange-tinged yellow sepals, 6 yellow petals and 6 stamens. Bloom Period: February to April. Fruit: Bright red berries 1/4-inch diameter. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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