Coralberry
Arsidia crenata
30.3322, -81.6556
Field Notes
Description:
leaves:
8 cm long
2.5 cm wide
branched veins
leanceolate shape
pointed
sinuate/ wavy edge
berries:
red
.7 cm diameter
reddish stem
Notes:
while trying to identify a wildflower, I ran upon this listed under "CAUTION INVASIVE SPECIES"
well, at least now I know what it is!
http://www.floridata.com/ref/a/ardis_c.cfm
it's called coralberry, or christmas berry. (Arsidia crenata)
"Coral ardisia is listed by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (a non-governmental organization) as a category I species, defined as an introduced species that is invading and disrupting native plant communities in Florida. In many areas, coral ardisia has become a significant pest. " - floridata
Fascinating. However I find no disruption present so, I am not going to interfere with this plant's life.
http://procezzed.blogspot.com/2012/02/red-berries_27.html
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