Ilex aquifolium L.
Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
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Common Holly
Flowering occurs in May and June (2). Holly berries are a very important source of food for birds during winter (4), and birds assist in the dispersal of holly berries away from the parent tree (3). Holly may also spread by vegetative reproduction, by 'runners'; furthermore, the tips of branches that touch the ground may take root, forming a bower around the trunk of the tree, which may be used by... © Wildscreen (licence)
See more in the Encyclopedia of Life... Definition
- Parent Taxon
- Ilex
- Global Pollen Project UUID
- d7f079e2-0788-4166-b830-b5958f7042a8
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility