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Ilex dugesii

Ilex dugesii Fernald

Family: Aquifoliaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Toxic to pets

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

Not stated by our sources (not a clearance). Detail: no human-hazard statement on any of our pages

How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

Pet verdict: toxic. ASPCA has a holly genus page (American, English, European holly); it is a whole-genus page for different species, not an Ilex dugesii page. the ASPCA row the verdict. Do not treat as pet-safe.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Not checked yet
Water needs: The level is a plain-language reading of the source wording cited. Always finger-test two inches down.

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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