Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Island Barberry (Berberis pinnata ssp. insularis) is a rare native shrub that grows in Southern California, primarily in the Channel Islands region. It tends to grow in rocky slopes, at elevations from 0-3900 feet.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

26 ft Tall

Dormancy

Evergreen

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Color

Yellow

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Site type

Rocky slopes

Plant communities

Coniferous Forest, Oak Woodland

Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Mesogona olivata