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Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

Description:

Shrub with a whorled arrangement of red fruits around the stem. The fruit persists throughout the winter.

Habitat:

Growing as a large thicket on the edge of a pond.

Notes:

The berries are an important food source for many birds, including the American Robin (Turdus migratorius).

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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Jan 25, 2018
Submitted on Jan 25, 2018

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