Ilex verticillata

Ilex verticillata scientific classification

The ilex verticillata derives from the Ilex genus, Aquifoliaceae and Aquifoliales order.

Ilex verticillata name

It is also known as american winterberry, black alder winterberry, brook alder, Canada holly, coralberry, deciduous holly, deciduous winterberry, false alder, fever bush, inkberry, Michigan holly, possumhaw, swamp holly, virginian winterberry, winterberry holly.

Ilex verticillata geographic location

It is native to North America.

Ilex verticillata structure

It is a deciduous shrub. It can grow up to 5m tall. It is a dioecious shrub.

Ilex verticillata leaves

It has green leaves. The leaves have serrated margins.

Ilex verticillata flowers

It has white flowers.

Ilex verticillata fruits

It has red berries. They can have up to 8mm diameter.

Ilex verticillata uses

It can be used as an ornamental plant. Their berries attracts birds. It is also used in Native Americans medicine.

Ilex decidua


Ilex decidua scientific classification

The ilex opaca derives from the Ilex genus, Aquifoliaceae and Aquifoliales order.

Ilex decidua name

It is also known as deciduous holly, possum haw or swamp holly.

Ilex decidua geographic location

It is native to eastern of United States.

Ilex decidua structure

It is an evergreen tree. It can grow up to 30 feet tall.

Ilex decidua leaves

It has green leaves. They have an obovate shape. The leaves have crenated margins. They are alternate leaves.

Ilex decidua flowers

It has white flowers.

Ilex decidua fruits

It has red berries. They can have up to 8mm diameter.

Ilex decidua uses

It can be used as an ornamental plant.