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Ilex verticillata



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Ilex verticillata
Common winterberry

Alternate, simple and deciduous, the 1 1/2" - 3" leaves are elliptic or slightly obovate to lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, with serrate margins and light pubescence underside, at least on the veins. The medium green leaves have impressed venation and a slightly acuminate apex.

 
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