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Ilex glabra

Shrub

HomeShrubIlex glabra

Wet acid soils. Low sandy or peaty soils.

Family: Aquifoliaceae
Height: 3 m / 10 ft
Sun, Semi-shade
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 1 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 0 of 5
Other Uses: 2 of 5

Native Habitat

Inkberry Ilex glabra native habitat is Wet acid soils. Low sandy or peaty soils.

Edible Uses

The dried roasted leaves are a good substitute for yaupon tea. They contain caffeine.

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