Dwarf Barberry (Berberis aquifolium var. dictyota) plant blooming in the Sierra foothills

Shining Netvein Barberry (Berberis aquifolium var. dictyota)

Shining Netvein Barberry plants are typically 12 - 18 inches high; this one is near the top end of the range. Look for them in dry, sunny areas in the foothills.

This Photo:  Above the Fresno River between Oakhurst and Ahwahnee, mid April