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Ilex cassine
Cassine
Evergreen tree
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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.

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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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