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Plant Name:
Common Winterberry
Scientific Name:
Ilex verticillata
Description:
Common Winterberry is a deciduous shrub with bright red berries that persist into winter.
Habitat:
Wetlands, swamps, moist areas
Fauna:
Common Winterberry provides food and habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including birds who feed on the berries. The plant is an important food source during the winter months when other food is scarce.
Growing Conditions:
Common Winterberry prefers moist, acidic soils.
Uses:
Common Winterberry is commonly used in landscaping and is appreciated for its ornamental value, particularly during the winter when the berries provide a splash of color. The berries are also used in floral arrangements.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Common Winterberry is also known as "Black Alder" or "Michigan Holly".
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Alexis
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