Barberry; Creeping Mahonia; Creeping Oregon Grape; creeping barberry
Odostemon repens (Lindl.) Cockerell
Traditional Food Use
Fruit is harvested and eaten immediately Additional commentary: According to Northern Cheyenne elders, the fruit was used in the preparation of various medicines, but no longer is used in this manner.174 This plant is also referred to as Mahonia repens.175
Fruits eaten for food
Medicinal Documentation
Fruit used in medicinal preparations Additional commentary: According the Northern Cheyenne, the fruit of this plant was used in the preparation of various medicines, but no longer is.447
Ceremonial & Cultural Notes
Artifacts/Material use: Stems are boiled and the yellow color used to dye quills Additional commentary: According to Northern Cheyenne elders, the fruit was used in the preparation of various medicines, but no longer is used in this manner.177 This plant is also referred to as Mahonia repens.178
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: berries, stems, Not specified in the literature 173, fruit
Distribution: Forested slopes; foothills to montane; Alberta, Canada to New Mexico.; Alberta, Canada to New Mexico