Because of its compound leaves, some botanists place it in the genus Mahonia.

[4] It is native to forested regions of the mountains of Mexico from Sinaloa and Guanajuato to Oaxaca.

Berberis moranensis has thick waxy leaves, yellow flowers, and purple berries.

[5][6] This species is closely related to Berberis pimana J.E.

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