Friday, December 25, 2009

Have a Holly Jolly Holly

Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is a Florida native small tree that is festooned throughout the winter with brilliant red berries. These bright berries will darken as they mature and are sure to become a snack for one of the many songbirds that are resident in West Central Florida.

Yaupon holly has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant and a quick glace at the botanical name of Ilex vomitoria might give you an idea of what this plant can do. You can learn more about Yaupon Holly at Floridata.

Have a happy holiday.

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