🌿Native Nature

dahoon holly

Ilex cassine

Taxonomy

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

About

Ilex cassine is a holly native to the southeastern coast of North America, in the United States from Virginia to southeast Texas, in Mexico in Veracruz, and in the Caribbean on the Bahamas, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. It is commonly known as dahoon holly or cassena, the latter derived from the Timucua name for I. vomitoria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dahoon holly?
The scientific name of dahoon holly is Ilex cassine.
What kingdom does dahoon holly belong to?
dahoon holly belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does dahoon holly belong to?
dahoon holly belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does dahoon holly belong to?
dahoon holly belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does dahoon holly belong to?
dahoon holly belongs to the order Aquifoliales.
What family does dahoon holly belong to?
dahoon holly belongs to the family Aquifoliaceae.
What genus does dahoon holly belong to?
dahoon holly belongs to the genus Ilex.