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Berberis lycium

Boxthorn Barberry, Indian Barberry
Also known as: Berberis afghanica C.K.Schneid. +7 more
  • Berberis afghanica C.K.Schneid.
  • Berberis heteracantha Ahrendt
  • Berberis lycium var. simlensis Ahrendt
  • Berberis lycium var. subfascicularis Ahrendt
  • Berberis lycium var. subfasciculatum Ahrendt
  • Berberis lycium var. subvirescens Ahrendt
  • Berberis vulgaris f. lycium (Royle) Parsa
  • Berberis vulgaris subsp. fma L.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Berberidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Berberis lycium (commonly known as Boxthorn barberry or Indian barberry) is a shrub belonging to the Berberidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Pakistan, West Himalaya

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