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Prunus ilicifolia  (Nutt. ex Hook. & Arn.) D. Dietr.  ssp. ilicifolia 
Holly leaf cherry,   Hollyleaf cherry
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Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia is a tree or shrub that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Parent: Prunus ilicifolia
Genus: Prunus
Family: Rosaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Do not eat the seed, leaf or stem of this plant.
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Information about  Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (PRILI)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/31/2025).