Ilex opaca
American holly
Evergreen shrub
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The Ilex opaca plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Massachusets to Florida and west to Texas. It is a member of the Aquifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American holly. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. quercifolia. Meerb.

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Latin Name:  Ilex opaca
Common Name:  American holly
Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Author:  Ait.
 
Known Hazards:  The fruits can cause violent vomiting[222].
 
Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  1.5
 
Habitat:  Grows in a variety of soil types, but it is generally found in deep moist bottomlands[229]. Moist woods, hedges and fields[43, 184].

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