Lab 3 - 5 Shrubs

1.) Ligustrum japonicum (Japanese privet) - An evergreen sometimes grown as an ornamental shrub, the fruit of which has been used in herbal medicine.

2.) Ilex Opaca (American Holly) - A medium sized evergreen with sharp, pointed leaves that is native to the eastern U.S.

3.) Rhododendron atlanticum (Dwarf azalea) - One of many species of azaleas, this one is a decidous shrub native to the eastern United States.

4.) Camellia japonica (Japanese Camellia) - A shrub native to Japan but is also the state flower of Alabama.

5.) Ligustrum vulgare (Ligustrum) - Also called the Common Privet, this shrub is one of many species in the Ligustrum family. Its berries are poisonous to humans but are usually eaten by birds.