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Ilex opaca
Dark green, thought and leathery leaves. Grows 33-66 ft tall. Also, grows red berries during winter. Sharp thorn-like needles around the sides of the leaves. Very shiny, usually bloom from April to June.
Long native habitat. Massachusetts to Florida on the east coast and Texas to Missouri on the the west. Often grow along shaded woods, streams, and river banks.
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