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Berneris trifoliolata
Bright red berries on 3ft. Shrub with evergreen, compound leaves with 3 skinny leaflets having 5 sharp points.
Rocky ground on the edge of a 10 ft. drop-off.
The berries make good jelly, pies, and cobblers. The wood is bright yellow and can be used to make a tan orange dye. The roots contain an alkaloid that is toxic to bacteria and protozoans and has been used medicinally to treat toothache and stomach trouble.
Spotted on Apr 22, 2012
Submitted on Apr 26, 2012
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