1a : of or relating to a particular occasion a budget able to meet occasional demands as well as regular onesb : created for a particular occasion occasional verse occasional music. 2 : acting as the occasion or contributing cause of something occasional causes for creating apparent effects.
Picture of a Barberry Shrub. Picture by OpioÅa Jerzy. Image use (cc2) The Barberry Genus has both deciduous shrub and evergreen shrub species. The deciduous species ( such as Berberis thunbergii, and Berberis vulgaris) are popular for their attractive autumn color sequence, turning pink or red before falling.
Medicinal use of barberry dates back more than 2,500 years. It has been used in Indian folk medicine to treat diarrhea, reduce fever, improve appetite, relieve upset stomach, and promote vigor, as well as a sense of well being.