Aquifoliaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Aquifoliales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 37 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Ilex longipes Chapm. ex Trel.
Ilex longipes (Georgia or Chapman's holly) is a holly family shrub or small tree…
Ilex montana Torr. & A.Gray
Ilex montana is a deciduous North American holly that is a shrub or small tree, …
Ilex glabra (L.) A.Gray
Ilex glabra is a winter-green holly with inconspicuous spring flowers that produ…
Ilex colchica Pojark.
Ilex colchica, or Black Sea holly, is a holly species native to Bulgaria, Turkey…
Ilex ficoidea Hemsl.
Ilex ficoidea, the fig-leaved holly, is an evergreen flowering plant native to E…
Ilex myrtifolia Lam.
Ilex myrtifolia, or myrtle dahoon/myrtle-leaved holly, is a holly species native…
Ilex canariensis Poir.
Ilex canariensis is an evergreen holly relative endemic to Madeira and the Canar…
Ilex micrococca Maxim.
Thin-leaf holly (Ilex micrococca) is a widespread deciduous flowering tree in th…
Ilex decidua Walter
Ilex decidua Walter (possumhaw) is a deciduous holly with persistent winter frui…
Ilex asprella (Hook. & Arn.) Champ. ex Benth.
Ilex asprella is a 3 m tall deciduous dioecious holly shrub found in southeast A…
Ilex crenata Thunb.
Ilex crenata Thunb. is a small evergreen shrub widely grown as an ornamental, in…
Ilex kusanoi Hayata
Ilex kusanoi is a deciduous flowering holly native to parts of Taiwan and the Ry…
Aquifoliaceae plants belong to the Aquifoliales order in the Plantae kingdom. They are light green in color, with an ovate or oblong shape, a wedge-shaped or rounded base, and an acute apex; they also feature a serrated margin and an acuminate apex. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Aquifoliaceae is classified in the order Aquifoliales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Distinguishing features of this species are crenate leaf margins and fruiting pedicels that are 2–8 mm long.
Yes, some Aquifoliaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Aquifoliaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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