Ilex (/ ˈ aɪ l ɛ k s /) or holly [3] is a genus of over 570 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. [4] Ilex has the most species of any woody dioecious angiosperm genus. [5] The species are evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers from tropics to temperate zones worldwide.

Hollies are found in temperate and tropical forests on every continent (except Antarctica). As many as 14 species are native to North Carolina. The genus name, Ilex, comes from ilex, the common name for the holm oak (Quercus ilex), presumably …

Ilex aquifolium, the holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia.

The following species and natural hybrids in the flowering plant genus Ilex, the hollies, are accepted by Plants of the World Online. [1] Ilex has the most species of any woody dioecious angiosperm genus.

Aquifoliaceae, the holly family, in the order Aquifoliales, found worldwide, comprising two genera and about 400 species of shrubs and trees, best known for the genus Ilex (see holly). Four species of Byronia are in the Polynesian and Australian area, and only one species of …

Ilex Species: aquifolium Family: Aquifoliaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): The wood is strong, hard and dense and polishes well, though it must be well dried and seasoned or else it warps badly. It is white, except at the center of very old trees, and is highly regarded by cabinet makers though it must be well seasoned. Life Cycle: Woody

Ilex Species: opaca Family: Aquifoliaceae Life Cycle: Woody Country Or Region Of Origin: Central & Eastern U.S.A Distribution: PA and MA south through FL, west to TX up through Midwest states Fire Risk Rating: high flammability Wildlife Value: …

Ilex or the Holly family of plants is familiar to most of us – perhaps most notably in winter when this iconic evergreen shrub with deep green, glossy leaves is covered in visually contrasting blood red berries. However there are so many holly varieties with all kinds of foliage colour.

Ilex spp Family: Aquifoliaceae Holly The genus Ilex contains over 350 species native to: North America [26], Europe [1], tropical Africa [1], Australia [1], with the rest in China and Brazil. The word ilex is the classical Latin name of Quercus ilex L., holly oak, of …

The Aquifoliaceae family includes over 500 species across several genera, with Ilex being the most prominent. This family is primarily found in temperate and tropical regions, contributing significantly to diverse ecosystems.