species 1,136 observations
Myrtle Dahoon
Ilex myrtifolia
Field notes
Ilex myrtifolia, the myrtle dahoon or myrtle-leaved holly, is a species of holly native to the Southeastern United States.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pawpaw Sphinx, Harris's Three-Spot, Zigzag Herpetogramma Moth, Henry's Elfin
8
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Perdita floridensis, Colletes brimleyi
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Red-headed Ash Borer, American Holly Leafminer, Phytomyza vomitoriae
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Eastern Bluebird
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Unequal Cellophane Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Barbara's Mining Bee, Eastern Yellowjacket
20
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.