Ilex dimorphophylla explained

Ilex dimorphophylla, the Okinawa holly, is a holly species endemic to Amami Ōshima of the Ryukyu Islands. It is compact shrub of up to 6 feet in height, with dense green leaves with spines towards the ends, and red berries. It is cultivated as a hedge in Europe and North America.

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species 2000 & ITIS: 2014 Annual Checklist.. Roskov Y.. Kunze T.. Orrell T.. Abucay L.. Paglinawan L.. Culham A.. Bailly N.. Kirk P.. Bourgoin T.. Baillargeon G.. Decock W.. De Wever A.. Didžiulis V.. 2014. Species 2000: Reading, UK..
  2. Koidz., 1928 In: Pl. Nov. Amami-Ohsim. 12
  3. http://www.hear.org/pier/wra/pacific/ilex_dimorphophylla_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) entry