Ilex verticillata. Prinos verticillatus   American Black Alder Winterberry   Family: Aquifoliaceae       
The shrub was initially given the name Prinos verticillatus by Carolus Linaeus, indicating that this is the species Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon listed as “Ilex prinoides- Deciduous Holly” in The American Gardener’s Calendar, 1806. ‘Winter Red’ is the female plant and requires a male plant, such as ‘Southern Gentleman’ for sufficient pollination to produce red berries.
PART USED: Bark, Berries
TASTE: Bitter and acid
ACTIONS
1. Antiseptic.[1]
2. Cathartic.[1]
PREPARATIONS: Liquid extract: 2-4 ml.[1]
   

HABITAT: USA and Canada
DESCRIPTION: Grows 2-3 m tall and wide, suckering. Bright red fruits persist through the winter; dark green foliage turns yellow in autumn.
References
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