Aquifoliaceae
Ilex ambigua (Michx.) Elliott
Ilex ambigua (Michx.) Elliott
Ilex ambigua is a dioecious holly species that is a large shrub or small tree, native to sandy North American habitats.
Ilex anomala Hook. & Arn.
Ilex anomala Hook. & Arn.
Ilex anomala (Hawaiʻi holly) is a holly species native to Hawaii and French Polynesian islands, growing in island forests.
Ilex aquifolium L.
Ilex aquifolium L.
Ilex aquifolium, or European holly, is an evergreen dioecious woody plant native to western Europe and northwest Africa.
Ilex asprella (Hook. & Arn.) Champ. ex Benth.
Ilex asprella (Hook. & Arn.) Champ. ex Benth.
Ilex asprella is a 3 m tall deciduous dioecious holly shrub found in southeast Asia at 400–1000 m altitude.
Ilex canariensis Poir.
Ilex canariensis Poir.
Ilex canariensis is an evergreen holly relative endemic to Madeira and the Canary Islands, threatened by habitat loss.
Ilex cassine L.
Ilex cassine L.
Ilex cassine, dahoon holly, is a dioecious evergreen holly native to southeastern North America and the Caribbean, grown ornamentally.
Ilex coriacea (Pursh) Chapm.
Ilex coriacea (Pursh) Chapm.
Ilex coriacea, large gallberry, is a US-native holly shrub that is an important nectar source for beekeepers.
Ilex cornuta Lindl. & Paxton
Ilex cornuta Lindl. & Paxton
Ilex cornuta, or Chinese holly, is a dioecious broadleaf evergreen shrub native to East Asia, widely used in landscaping.
Ilex crenata Thunb.
Ilex crenata Thunb.
Ilex crenata Thunb. is a small evergreen shrub widely grown as an ornamental, including for bonsai and hedging.
Ilex decidua Walter
Ilex decidua Walter
Ilex decidua Walter (possumhaw) is a deciduous holly with persistent winter fruits, used widely as an ornamental in its native North American range.
Ilex ficoidea Hemsl.
Ilex ficoidea Hemsl.
Ilex ficoidea, the fig-leaved holly, is an evergreen flowering plant native to East and Southeast Asia, used as a street tree in Hong Kong.
Ilex glabra (L.) A.Gray
Ilex glabra (L.) A.Gray
Ilex glabra is a winter-green holly with inconspicuous spring flowers that produce persistent black drupes eaten by birds.
Ilex mitis (L.) Radlk.
Ilex mitis (L.) Radlk.
Ilex mitis is a native evergreen tree of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, often used as a garden hedge.
Ilex montana Torr. & A.Gray
Ilex montana Torr. & A.Gray
Ilex montana is a deciduous North American holly that is a shrub or small tree, with spineless leaves and bright red fruit.
Ilex mucronata (L.) M.Powell, Savol. & S.Andrews
Ilex mucronata (L.) M.Powell, Savol. & S.Andrews
Ilex mucronata is a deciduous holly shrub that produces red drupes and is recommended for naturalistic landscapes in USDA zones 4 to 6.
Ilex opaca Aiton
Ilex opaca Aiton
Ilex opaca (American holly) is a dioecious evergreen tree native to the eastern US, grown for its characteristic persistent red berries.
Ilex perado Sol. ex Aiton
Ilex perado Sol. ex Aiton
Ilex perado is a small evergreen dioecious tree native to Macaronesian islands, with four recognized subspecies of varying conservation status.
Ilex pubescens Hook. & Arn.
Ilex pubescens Hook. & Arn.
Ilex pubescens, downy or pubescent holly, is an Aquifoliaceae shrub/small tree native to East Asia, widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Ilex rotunda Thunb.
Ilex rotunda Thunb.
Ilex rotunda, or Kurogane holly, is an evergreen East Asian holly commonly planted in Japanese gardens and streets.
Ilex verticillata (L.) A.Gray
Ilex verticillata (L.) A.Gray
Ilex verticillata is a deciduous dioecious holly shrub with persistent winter red berries that has a history of medicinal use and can cause illness if eaten.
Ilex vomitoria Aiton
Ilex vomitoria Aiton
Ilex vomitoria Aiton (yaupon holly) is an evergreen holly native to the southeastern US, Cuba, and Chiapas, that provides food for local wildlife.
Ilex longipes Chapm. ex Trel.
Ilex longipes Chapm. ex Trel.
Ilex longipes (Georgia or Chapman's holly) is a holly family shrub or small tree native to patchy upland sites in the southeastern US.
Ilex myrtifolia Lam.
Ilex myrtifolia Lam.
Ilex myrtifolia, or myrtle dahoon/myrtle-leaved holly, is a holly species native to the Southeastern United States.
Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil.
Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil.
Ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate) is a South American tree grown for its caffeinated leaves, used to make the popular shared beverage mate.
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