What is another word for common barberry?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒmən bˈɑːbəɹi] (IPA) 
The common barberry, also known as Berberis vulgaris, is a shrub with spiky leaves and yellow flowers. It's often found in gardens, parks, and along highways. The word "common" in common barberry implies that this plant is widely distributed and not particularly rare. Some synonyms for the common barberry include European barberry, jaundice berry, pepperidge bush, and sour-spine. These synonyms reflect the plant's cultivation in Europe, its use in herbal medicine to treat liver problems, its distinctive fruit taste, and its thorny nature. Regardless of what it's called, the common barberry is a hardy and versatile plant that can add beauty and color to any landscape.
