Ilex myrtifolia

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Ilex myrtifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Aquifoliales
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Genus: Ilex
Species:
I. myrtifolia
Binomial name
Ilex myrtifolia

Ilex myrtifolia, the myrtle dahoon or myrtle-leaved holly, is a species of holly native to the Southeastern United States. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. Stritch, L. (2018). "Ilex myrtifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T122927472A122927619. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T122927472A122927619.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. "Plants Profile for Ilex myrtifolia (myrtle dahoon)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  3. "Ilex myrtifolia (Myrtle Leaf Holly) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". plants.ces.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  4. "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin - Ilex myrtifolia". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 4 May 2020.