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Holly Tree
Holly tree captured on the UNCW campus in Wilmington, NC. American Holly (Ilax opaca) is found in southeastern US.
Holly trees are examples of understory trees as they grow under larger trees. These trees contain berries that are sources of food for birds and small mammals. The flowers these plants produce are pollinated by insects, such as bees and ants. These plants are also habitats for many species, such as birds that build their nests among these plants. The leaves of these plants are dark green in color and prickly, which may be a defense for them against herbivory. By looking closely, it can be seen that some of the leaves have missing pieces to them perhaps due to herbivorous animals. www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/treedetail.cfm?itemID=1071
Holly Tree
Holly tree captured on the UNCW campus in Wilmington, NC. American Holly (Ilax opaca) is found in southeastern US.
Holly trees are examples of understory trees as they grow under larger trees. These trees contain berries that are sources of food for birds and small mammals. The flowers these plants produce are pollinated by insects, such as bees and ants. These plants are also habitats for many species, such as birds that build their nests among these plants. The leaves of these plants are dark green in color and prickly, which may be a defense for them against herbivory. By looking closely, it can be seen that some of the leaves have missing pieces to them perhaps due to herbivorous animals. www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/treedetail.cfm?itemID=1071