Ilex auricula

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: berries Ilex auricula is a flowering plant in the family Aquifoliaceae . This species was first described by S.Andrews in 1983. The genus Ilex is widespread throughout the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It includes species of trees, shrubs, and climbers, with evergreen or deciduous foliage and inconspicuous flowers. Its range was more extended in the Tertiary period and many species are adapted to laurel forest habitat. It occurs from sea level to more than 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) with high mountain species. It is a genus of small, evergreen trees with smooth, glabrous, or pubescent branchlets.