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sarvis holly
Scientific Name: Ilex amelanchier
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ilex amelanchier: Sarvis Holly
Ilex amelanchier, commonly known as sarvis holly or swamp holly, is a rare and interesting member of the holly family.
Common Names
- Sarvis Holly
- Swamp Holly
- Serviceberry Holly
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ilex amelanchier M.A. Curtis ex Chapm.
- Family: Aquifoliaceae (Holly Family)
- USDA Symbol: ILAM2
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Sarvis holly is a rare species endemic to the southeastern United States.
- It is found in the coastal plain from North Carolina to Florida, and west to Louisiana.
- Specifically reported from Alabama (Mobile, Washington, and Baldwin counties), Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Sarvis holly is described as a large shrub or small tree.
- The leaves are alternate, simple, and deciduous.
- The foliage is noted to be smoother and thinner compared to other hollies.
Ecology
- Found in wetland environments.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Encyclopedia of Life
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Discover Life