The Forager's Guide: Are Mahonia Repens Berries Edible?
                                
                                
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                                Native American tribes have long utilized the fruit of the *Mahonia* plant for food and medicine, but many foragers today question: are mahonia repens berries edible? The tart, blue berries are indeed safe to eat when ripe, though they require preparation due to their distinctly sour flavor.