Native Plants
Search for native plants by scientific name, common name or family. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the Combination Search or our Recommended Species lists.
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)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: 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 , BrownBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CT , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Habitat: Woodland, Swamp/Marsh, Bog/Fen
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Benefit
Attracts: ButterfliesLarval Host: Columbia silkmoth
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Columbia silkmoth (Hyalophora columbia) Larval Host |
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
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
Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Ilex mucronata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ilex mucronata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ilex mucronata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-25Research By: TWC Staff