Vivid red berries cluster along slender bare branches of a winterberry shrub in Ontario, Canada. Set against a deep, dark background, the bright fruit pops with contrast, drawing attention to the natural structure of the plant. Often found in wetlands and woodlands, Ilex verticillata is a cold-hardy native species that provides striking color through late autumn and winter. Photographed by Duncan Rawlinson.
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