Ilex coriacea, sometimes known as large gallberry[2]orsweet gallberry,[3] is a shrub in the holly family native to coastal areas in the United States from VirginiatoTexas. It exists primarily as an understory plant in pine forests, and is sometimes stimulated by regular controlled burnings.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Aquifoliales |
| Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Ilex |
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I. coriacea
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It has been widely planted north of its native range and to some extent in Europe, preferring moist, but not waterlogged acidic soil.
The plant is an important nectar source for beekeepers, making a mild flavored, light colored honey, especially in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia.
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