Ilex opaca

Characteristics
Aquifoliaceae
Ilex
Ilex opaca Aiton var. opaca
American holly
Mostly coastal (or near coastal) in NYS. Occurring in sandy understories of forests but also in clearings and openings.
Tree, Shrub
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FACU, FAC- (NWPL) FACU (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) SNR (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Aquifoliales
Ilex
Ilex opaca Aiton var. opaca - American holly
Citation
Ilex opaca Aiton var. opaca
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Synonyms
Plant Photos
Photo By: Julie A. Lundgren. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 11 September 2016 -
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Photo By: Julie Lundgren. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 2 October 2019 -
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Photo By: Julie Lundgren. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 2 October 2019 -
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Photo By: Julie Lundgren. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 26 June 2015 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 13 June 2019 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Suffolk, NY: 13 September 2006 -
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