Mahonia fremontii (Utah Holly)

Mahonia fremontii, commonly known as Utah Holly, is a spiny evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Berberidaceae. It is native to the western United States and is often found in rocky and dry habitats. This plant can grow up to 6 feet tall and wide and is characterized by its holly-like leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. The leaves of the Utah Holly are dark green with spiny toothed margins, and in the fall, they turn a striking shade of burgundy.