About Mahonia moranensis (Hebenstr. & Ludw. ex Schult. & Schult.fil.) I.M.Johnst.
This species is currently classified as Mahonia moranensis (Hebenstr. & Ludw. ex Schult. & Schult.fil.) I.M.Johnst. Many botanists treat this taxon as Berberis moranensis, a shrub in the genus Berberis of the family Berberidaceae. Due to its compound leaves, some botanists instead place the species in the genus Mahonia. It is native to forested mountain regions of Mexico, ranging from Sinaloa and Guanajuato to Oaxaca. Berberis moranensis (or Mahonia moranensis) produces thick waxy leaves, yellow flowers, and purple berries. This species is closely related to Berberis pimana J.E. Laferr. & J.S. Marr.
