Question: Good Morning, I'm wondering if his is a plant in the Ilex family? Found in Holden, MA
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Good Morning, I'm wondering if his is a plant in the Ilex family? Found in Holden, MA
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Dear Pipit, yes, your plant looks like Ilex, which is a member of the Aquifoliaceae (holly family). The alternate toothed leaves with persistent red fruits are good starting points to identify this shrub. If you look at the base of the fruits, you will see five persistent sepals, which in some species are fringed with cilia. This will help you confirm the identification in the future.
