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Ilex leucoclada, an
evergreen shrub less than 1m in height, occurs in snowy forests in
mountainous regions. Leaves are of alternate phyllotaxis, blades are
5-10cm in length, 2-4cm in width, in a long-oblong shape, and both
tips and bases are pointed, with margins entire or with shallow
serrations. Both sides are hairless, and the petioles measure
1-1.5cm long. Flowers are dioecious; axils in previous year's
branches emerge brachyblasts on which bear approx. 0.7 cm in
diameter, small white flowers; male flowers are 1-5, females 1-3;
petals are 4 in number, obovate-oblong, 3-4mm in length. Drupes are
approximately 1cm across, spherical, and mature to a deep red in
September-October. Bloom time: May-July. |
Wild plants in and
around
Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
