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<i>Ilex opaca</i> species of plant

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<i>Ilex cassine</i> species of plant

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<i>Ilex vomitoria</i> species of plant

Ilex vomitoria, commonly known as yaupon or yaupon holly, is a species of holly that is native to southeastern North America. The word yaupon was derived from its Catawban name, yopún, which is a diminutive form of the word yop, meaning "tree". Another common name, cassina, was borrowed from Timucua. The Latin name comes from an incorrect belief by Europeans that the plant caused vomiting in certain ceremonies.

<i>Ilex verticillata</i> species of plant

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<i>Ilex aquifolium</i> species of plant

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<i>Ilex montana</i> species of plant

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<i>Ilex glabra</i> species of plant

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