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Ilex cassine Cassine Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Ilex cassine plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas. It is a member of the Aquifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cassine. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. caroliniana. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ilex cassine Common Name: Cassine Family: Aquifoliaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, at least some members of this genus are slightly toxic so some caution is advised. Mature Height: 10 Mature Width: Habitat: Cold swamps and on their borders in rich moist soils. Occasionally also found on high sandy banks of pine barren streams[82].
General Uses: The plant has been used as a soap[257]. No mre information is given.
Wood - soft, light, close-grained, not strong[82]. It weighs 30lb per cubic foot[235]. Of no commercial importance[229].
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