Other common names:
Black Alder, Common Winterberry Family: Holly Family (Aquifoliaceae) Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species: • Mountain Holly (Ilex mucronata) Flowers: Summer; White; 7 or more parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Fruit/Seeds:
Red berriesthat remain on the plant into winter, hence the name. Habitat: Wet Areas; Winterberry is a shrub of swamps and marshes. It likes to have its "feet" wet. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 396 Trees in Canada: 274 Shrubs of Ontario: 283 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: verticillata: whorled For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
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Winterberry leaves and unopened flower buds, in June.
Here's why it's called "Winterberry" - this was taken in the middle of the winter. The berries are still bright red and plump. I don't know if they're edible.
Sometimes the berries dry out, as shown here.
Bark.
And the winter twig.
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