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Ilex cassine
Individual in the Aquifoliaceae family. The fruits of this holly are red and favored by birds in the area. The Dahoon holly will grow to a small tree in a flatwood habitat. Leaves are approximately 2-3 inches in length with about 2 small teeth near the tips of the leaves.
Flatwoods; wetter areas.
Distinguish this species from Ilex glabra by leaf size and berries. Leaf size is larger than glabra and berries are lighter in color compared to the black berries of glabra.
Spotted on Jan 21, 2017
Submitted on Apr 12, 2017
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