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 coriacea (Pursh) Chapm.
Ilex coriacea, large gallberry, is a US-native holly shrub that is an important …
Ilex cassine L.
Ilex cassine, dahoon holly, is a dioecious evergreen holly native to southeaster…
Ilex micrococca Maxim.
Thin-leaf holly (Ilex micrococca) is a widespread deciduous flowering tree in th…
Ilex bioritsensis Hayata
Ilex bioritsensis is an Aquifoliaceae holly native to warmer China, whose leaves…
Ilex longipes Chapm. ex Trel.
Ilex longipes (Georgia or Chapman's holly) is a holly family shrub or small tree…
Ilex pubescens Hook. & Arn.
Ilex pubescens, downy or pubescent holly, is an Aquifoliaceae shrub/small tree n…
Ilex kusanoi Hayata
Ilex kusanoi is a deciduous flowering holly native to parts of Taiwan and the Ry…
Ilex myrtifolia Lam.
Ilex myrtifolia, or myrtle dahoon/myrtle-leaved holly, is a holly species native…
Ilex decidua Walter
Ilex decidua Walter (possumhaw) is a deciduous holly with persistent winter frui…
Ilex mitis (L.) Radlk.
Ilex mitis is a native evergreen tree of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, ofte…
Ilex montana Torr. & A.Gray
Ilex montana is a deciduous North American holly that is a shrub or small tree, …
Ilex colchica Pojark.
Ilex colchica, or Black Sea holly, is a holly species native to Bulgaria, Turkey…
Aquifoliaceae plants belong to the Aquifoliales order in the Plantae kingdom. Distinguishing features of this species are crenate leaf margins and fruiting pedicels that are 2–8 mm long. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Aquifoliaceae is classified in the order Aquifoliales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Its distinctive leaf shape is less variable than that of other holly species.
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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