Oregon Grape is the state flower of Oregon, a holly-leaved evergreen shrub producing bright yellow flowers in spring and clusters of blue-black berries in summer. The berries are tart but edible and were an important food source for indigenous peoples. It thrives in the understory of Pacific Northwest forests and is highly tolerant of shade.
Best time to see a Oregon Grape
The best time to see a Oregon Grape is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 18,089 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
Not certain it is a Oregon Grape? What plant is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Oregon Grape sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Oregon Grape? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.
Get HuckGet an alert when a Oregon Grape is spotted
Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.
Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.
Love plants? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.