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Ilex verticillata (Linnaeus) A. Gray. Section: Prinos. Winterberry, "Black Alder", Fevertree. Phen: Apr-Jun; Sep-Nov. Hab: Bogs, pocosins, swampy forests. Dist: NL (Newfoundland) west to MN, south to Panhandle FL and se. TX.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, Fl7, GW2, Il, K3, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, S13, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, WV, Clark (2023), Godfrey (1988); > Ilex verticillata (L.) A.Gray var. fastigiata (E.P.Bicknell) Fernald – F; > Ilex verticillata (L.) A.Gray var. padifolia (Willd.) Torr. & A.Gray ex S.Watson – C, F, G, Mo2; > Ilex verticillata (L.) A.Gray var. tenuifolia (Torr.) S.Watson – F; > Ilex verticillata (L.) A.Gray var. verticillata – C, F, G

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
  • Midwest: FACW
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 4

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