Tin Trees of Texas 



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sparingly crenulate, thick, glossy green above, paler below, 

 persistent. Flowers staminate and pistillate. Fruit a small 

 bright red globose drupe. Much prized for Christmas decora- 



rig. 41. Ilex vomitoria (left). Her decidua (right). 



tion. The glossy green leaves and shining red berries give to 

 the tree a striking beauty. 



Virginia to Arkansas and Texas. Cultivated for ornament. 



