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Ilex mucronata (Catberry)
Stuart, Will

Ilex mucronata

Ilex mucronata (L.) Powell, Savolainen & Andrews

Catberry

Aquifoliaceae (Holly Family)

Synonym(s): Nemopanthus mucronatus, Vaccinium mucronatum

USDA Symbol: ILMU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)

 

From the Image Gallery

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 10 feet tall.
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit: Although technically drupes, the fruit is commonly referred to as berries.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CT , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Habitat: Woodland, Swamp/Marsh, Bog/Fen

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet

Benefit

Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Columbia silkmoth

Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)

Columbia silkmoth
(Hyalophora columbia)

Larval Host
Learn more at BAMONA

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: OBL OBL OBL OBL
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Bibliography

Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.
Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Ilex mucronata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ilex mucronata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ilex mucronata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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