What does barberry mean?
A type of shrub or small tree with small, yellow or red berries, native to Europe and Asia. The bark of the barberry tree contains a compound called berberine, which has been used in traditional medicine.
Example
"The garden was filled with a variety of plants, including a beautiful barberry bush with bright red berries."
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