Ilex glabra

Inkberry
[ Gallberry ]

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Family: Aquifoliaceae (Holly family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: May - June
Mid-Atlantic fruit ripe: September - November

Inkberry is an evergreen holly that favors sandy soils, such as those found in the Coastal Plains. Its fruits turn from reddish to ink-black, berry-like drupes, hence the common name "Inkberry".




5 June 2023
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE
5 June 2023
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE
5 June 2023
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE
 




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