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Dahoon Holly
Ilex cassine
28.2942, -80.7073
Field Notes
Description:
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.
Habitat:
Flatwoods; wetter areas.
Notes:
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.
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