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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)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Green , BrownDistribution
USA: CT , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VT , WI , WVCanada: NL , ON , PE , QC
Native Habitat: Woodland,Swamp/Marsh,Bog/Fen
Growing Conditions
Soil Moisture: Moist , WetBenefit
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
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Additional 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: 2015-10-21Research By: TWC Staff