Characteristics
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
Citation
Ilex opaca Aiton var. opaca
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Species Distribution Map
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