Quercus ilex
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Quercus ilex, commonly known as holly oak or holm oak, is an evergreen oak tree native to the Mediterranean region. It matters because it has been an important part of Mediterranean ecosystems and human societies for centuries, providing food, shelter, and other resources.
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Species
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderFagales
- FamilyFagaceae
Native toAssam, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- medicinal plant
- Subclass of
- tree
- Parent taxon
- Q12004
Article
The holm oak (Quercus ilex), also called the holly oak, is a large evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the section Ilex of the genus, with acorns that mature in a single summer.
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