Oregon State Flower: Oregon grape

Scientific Name: Berberis aquifolium

State Flower Description: The Oregon Grape flower might have the name grape in it's name but it's not related to the grape family at all. The Oregon Grape flower is yellowish-green and blooms in large clusters on a single plant. Oregon grape flowers appear in early spring.

Where It's Found: The Oregon Grape is native to the North American West ranging from Southeast Alaska to Northern California, and eastern Alberta to southern Colorado, often occurring in forest of Douglas-fir

Oregon State Flower Dedication: 1899