Ilex glabra

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

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ExpandRead about Ilex glabra in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Ilex glabra, Gray (Prinos glaber, Linn.). Inkberry. Winterberry. Much-branched upright shrub, to 8 ft.: lvs. obovate to oblanceolate, obtuse, with few obtuse teeth toward the apex, glabrous, 1-2 in. long: fls. 5—8-merous. June. Mass, to Fla., west to Miss. L.B.C. 5:450. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Aquifoliales Family: Aquifoliaceae Genus: Ilex Species: I. glabra
Binomial name
Ilex glabra (L.) Gray

Ilex verticillata, also known as Appalachian Tea, Dye-leaves, Evergreen Winterberry, Gallberry, Inkberry, is a species of holly native to the Eastern and the South Central United States. This plant is often used as a ornamental plant.

External links

• The Ohio State University: Ilex glabra
• UConn Plant Database: Ilex glabra
• USDA Plants Profile: Ilex glabra