🌿Native Nature

European holly

Ilex aquifolium

Taxonomy

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

About

Ilex aquifolium (holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly), is a species of holly native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia. I. aquifolium is the species familiar in Christmas decoration, and is regarded as the type species of the genus Ilex, which by association is also called "holly". It is a evergreen tree or shrub found, for example, in shady areas of forests of oak and in beech...

Frequently Asked Questions

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