Wetland I.D. Guide - Island County Government

non-native Vegetation
English Holly – Ilex aquifolium
general: Shrub or tree growing to 6 m tall. Has thick, shiny dark-green leaves with
toothed margins. Produces bright red berries in the fall.
Where Found: Forested areas. Is often planted as ornamental or cultivated for
commercial use.
English Ivy – Hedera helix
general: Grows as a trailing or climbing vine. Old vines can be up to a foot in diameter.
Leaves are typically dark green and grow in two forms: young leaves have 3-5 lobes and
older leaves are oval-shaped. Mature plants produce clusters of greenish-white flowers.
Where Found: Developed forested areas.
Evergreen Blackberry/Cutleaf Blackberry – Rubus laciniatus
general: Thorny perennial that grows as a bush or along the ground. Stems grow up to
10 m long. The leaves are green and smooth above and hairy beneath. Produces black
edible berries in late summer.
Where Found: Roadsides and disturbed areas at low elevations.
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Field Indicators
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