Is the fruit of Ilex North America poisonous?
The fruits of branches of Ilex japonicus are called drupes and berries, which are poisonous, but not very toxic. People generally don't eat the fruit of Ilex North America, but it is for viewing. The red fruit hangs on the branches and looks beautiful in a bottle.
Fruit appearance of Ilex North America
Ilex americana, scientifically named Ilex verticillata, is a medium-sized shrub with dioecious flowers and scattered inflorescences.
Holly is born in leaf axils, with 3~6 female flowers and more than 3, and dozens of male flowers clustered in leaf axils.
The drupe berries of Ilex North America are red, with 2~3 clusters of fruits, 4~6 single fruits, and the fruits are leguminous, only red.
Effect and value of Ilex North America fruit
1, edible value
Holly fruit in North America is rich in vitamins and fruit acid, which has certain antioxidant effect, but this effect is not obvious. This kind of fruit has small seeds inside, which has a bad taste. On the one hand, it has no other nutritional value, and few people eat this kind of thing. The common way to eat it is raw food.
2, branches to watch
The main value of Ilex pubescens fruit in North America is that it has a wide range of uses in gardens, which can be used as ornamental branches, potted plants in the room and landscaping in the courtyard.
The cut branches and red fruits of Ilex americana are gorgeous, which can be inserted into water for up to 2 months and have high ornamental value. A flower can sell for tens of yuan in the flower market.