Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

Other common names: Black Alder, Common Winterberry Family: Holly Family (Aquifoliaceae) Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species:   •   Mountain Holly (Nemopanthus 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: Trees in Canada: 274    Shrubs of Ontario: 283    Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 396    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Common. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: : whorled See Also:   •   Great Americans: Winterberry, from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 283 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page