Nemopanthus

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Read about Nemopanthus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Nemopanthus (from the Greek, referring to the thread-like flower - stalks). Also spelled Nemopanthes. Aquifoliaceae. Mountain Holly. Ornamental shrub planted for its attractive fruit and handsome foliage. Deciduous: lvs. alternate and partly fascicled , slender - stalked, entire or slightly toothed: stipules small, caducous: fls. polygamo-dioecious. small, whitish, 1 or few on slender axillary pedicels; calyx in the staminate fls. of 4—5 deciduous teeth, ovate in the fertile fl.; petals distinct, 4—5, linear; stamens 4-5, free, with slender filaments: fr. a drupe with 4-5 bony nutlets.— One species in N. E. N. Amer. Closely allied to Ilex, which differs chiefly in the persistent calyx and in the stamens being adnate to the petals, which are slightly united at the base. The mountain holly is a much-branched upright shrub with medium-sized generally oblong bright green leaves, inconspicuous whitish axillary flowers followed by attractive globose red fruits on slender drooping stalks. It is hardy North and prefers moist soil; it does well in partly shaded situations. Propagation is by seeds; also by greenwood cuttings under glass. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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