🌿Native Nature

American holly

Ilex opaca

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Aquifoliales ›Family: Aquifoliaceae ›Genus: Ilex

About

Ilex opaca, the American holly, is a species of holly, native to the eastern and south-central United States, from coastal Massachusetts south to central Florida, and west to southeastern Missouri and eastern Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American holly?
The scientific name of American holly is Ilex opaca.
What is the conservation status of American holly?
The American holly has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does American holly belong to?
American holly belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American holly belong to?
American holly belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American holly belong to?
American holly belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does American holly belong to?
American holly belongs to the order Aquifoliales.
What family does American holly belong to?
American holly belongs to the family Aquifoliaceae.
What genus does American holly belong to?
American holly belongs to the genus Ilex.