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.

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