Why is it called Oregon Grape if it's not a grape?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

The Oregon-grape is an evergreen shrub related to the barberry. It is not closely related to grapes, but gets its name from the purple clusters fo berries whose color and slighly dusted appearance is reminiscent of grapes.

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The grape blossom is the state flower of?

The Oregon Grape is the state flower of Oregon. It is not the Grape Blossom.

What state is the grape blossom the state flower of?

The Oregon Grape (not the grape blossom) is the state flower of Oregon.

Is the Oregon grape flower really a grape?

No it's not

Oregon's state flower?

The Oregon Grape

What is the state flower for orergon?

The state flower of Oregon is the Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium). It was designated as the official state flower in 1899.

What is at the bottom of the Oregon flag?

grape seed

Why was the Oregon grape chosen as the Oregon state flower?

because they liked it

Why was the Oregon Grape chosen as Oregon's state flower?

because they liked it

What is a grape car?

it looks look a grape and its a car that's why its called a grape car! DUR!

What is the official state flower of Oregon?

Oregon's state flower is the Oregon Grape Sunflower (: (:

Is the fruit from compact Oregon grape poisonous?

Nope.

Is Oregon grape root used for detoxification?

Yes