Ilex opaca

Ilex opaca is toxic to cats, dogs, horses and small mammals. The reported severity is mild. Also known as American Holly and Scrub Holly.

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

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.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Diarrhea Depression

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

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.

Common Names

  • American Holly
  • Scrub Holly

Also recorded as Christmas Holly and White Holly.

Facts

Family
Aquifoliaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
In the wild
US, BR, MX, CA, GB, JP
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.