Ilex opaca is toxic to cats, dogs, horses and small mammals. The reported severity is mild. Also known as American Holly and Scrub Holly.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Vomiting Diarrhea Depression
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Ilex opaca, the American holly, is a species of holly, native to the eastern and south-central United States, from coastal Massachusetts south to central Florida, and west to southeastern Missouri and eastern Texas.
More from the Aquifoliaceae family:
Also recorded as Christmas Holly and White Holly.
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.