Yes, Black Drink Holly (Ilex nigrumpotum) is good for butterflies because it acts as a host plant for butterfly larvae. Several butterfly species utilize Black Drink Holly as a food source for their caterpillars. For example, the Henry’s Elfin butterfly (Callophrys henrici) and the Duskywing butterflies (Erynnis spp.) are known […]
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What is Ilex Vomitoria?
Out of respect for Native America, and to better reflect the plant and its history, Johnny Butterflyseed renames Yaupon Holly (Ilex Vomitoria) to Black Drink Holly (Ilex nigrumpotum).