Genus Ilex (Noun)
Meaning
A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Ilex is native to the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with the majority of species found in the Americas and Asia.
- Ilex is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, commonly known as hollies.
- The genus Ilex includes over 400 species of trees and shrubs, many of which are cultivated for their attractive foliage and berries.
- Some species within the genus Ilex are used as ornamental plants in gardens, while others are valued for their timber or medicinal properties.
- The genus Ilex is characterized by its small, white or yellowish flowers and red or black berries that are an important food source for many birds and small mammals.