Ilex glabra
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_Kingdom Plantae – Plants
Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants
Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants
Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants
Class Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons
Subclass Rosidae
Order Celastrales
Family Aquifoliaceae – Holly family
Genus Ilex L. – holly
Species Ilex glabra (L.) A. Gray – inkberry
Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants
Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants
Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants
Class Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons
Subclass Rosidae
Order Celastrales
Family Aquifoliaceae – Holly family
Genus Ilex L. – holly
Species Ilex glabra (L.) A. Gray – inkberry
Gallberry
Bitter gallberry Winterberry Canadian winterberry Evergreen winterberry Appalachian tea ilex (L) = "holly oak" glabra (L) = "hairless" Native to eastern and south central US
Native Habitat: Bogs; wet woods of coastal plains May contain caffeine-like alkaloid theobromine and caffeine
Toxicity Category 3 - plants usually produce only mild to moderate stomach upset or dermatitis
All Ilex species may be somewhat toxic if ingested. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size.
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Shrub / Bark
Shrub
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Foliage
Leaves
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Flowers
Dioecious
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Fruit
Drupes
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