Fruit Seeds of Southern Michigan: Ilex aquifolium -- English Holly

Non-native* (Europe)

Other names: Holly, Common Holly, European Holly

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Notes:
Not considered naturalized in Michigan, but cultivated plants may be used by birds.

References:

Species profile at USDA Plants Database
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, Invasive.org species profile
King County Noxious Weeds species profile

* Listed as invasive in natural areas by the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States.

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This is a reference guide to fleshy, bird-dispersed fruits, especially identification of seeds. It will focus on fall- and summer-fruiting plant species found in southern Michigan, but since many of these species are widespread in North America, it will be useful for a broader region. Both native and non-native species are covered.

This website was a project of the former Rouge River Bird Observatory; part of RRBO's research was examining the fall diet of birds at an urban site. This page is now maintained by Julie Craves.

Please cite as:

Craves, J. A., and D. Wloch. 2012. Fruit seeds of southern Michigan, an online guide. Rouge River Bird Observatory, University of Michigan-Dearborn and Prairie Oaks Ecological Station. Ann Arbor, MI. (seedguide.blogspot.com) Version 2023.

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