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Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)

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Form:
  deciduous shrub, grows up to 6 feet tall
Origin:
  Japan
How it got here:
  introduced for landscaping, often planted as a barrier hedge due to numerous sharp thorns
How it spreads:
  fruit and seed are dispersed by birds and small mammals
Threat:
  invades fields, field edges, and forests


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