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Foraging Creeping Mahonia

Mahonia repens

Typically in season from June to October, peaking around July to October in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens)

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When Creeping Mahonia is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak July to October. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Creeping Mahonia is usually found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Only forage with a confident ID.

European holly☠ toxic
common barberry
Oregon grapeOregon grape

Take Creeping Mahonia into the field

Open Creeping Mahonia in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Creeping Mahonia: common questions

When is Creeping Mahonia in season?

Creeping Mahonia is generally in season from June to October, with its peak around July to October in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Creeping Mahonia grow?

Creeping Mahonia is usually found in Woodland, Scrub & hedgerows.

Is Creeping Mahonia safe to forage?

Toxic look-alikes: European holly, common barberry, Oregon grape. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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