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Definition of leatherleaf mahonia
leatherleaf mahonia
Plural:leatherleaf mahonias
• noun
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An evergreen shrub of the barberry family (Berberis bealei, formerly Mahonia bealei) native to China, characterized by stiff, spiny, holly-like pinnate leaves, fragrant clusters of bright yellow flowers in late winter or early spring, and waxy blue-black berries.
Example
"The shaded woodland border was brightened in late winter by the fragrant yellow flower spikes of the leatherleaf mahonia."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leatherleaf mahonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leatherleaf%20mahonia