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'''Prunus ilicifolia''', commonly known as '''Hollyleaf Cherry''' or '''Islay''', is a species of evergreen shrub in the [[Rosaceae|rose family]]. It is native to the [[chaparral]] biome of western [[North America]], from [[Baja California]] and [[California]], to southwestern [[Oregon]].

== Description ==
'''Prunus ilicifolia''' is an evergreen shrub to tree, producing an aroma and has a bitter taste. It grows to 8–15 feet (2.4–4.6 m) in height, and has stiff, spiny leaves that resemble those of holly, hence its common name. The leaves are 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) long and have a toothed margin. The shrub's flowers are small (1 inch), white and produce a large amount of nectar. The fruit is a cherry 12–25 mm diameter, edible and sweet, but contains a large pit.

== Distribution and habitat ==
'''Prunus ilicifolia''' is found in both the coastal sage scrub and chaparral communities, up to 1,500 m in elevation. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun, but can tolerate a variety of soil types.

== Uses ==
The fruit of '''Prunus ilicifolia''' is edible and was used by Native American groups in California as a food source. The wood was used to make tools and the leaves were used for medicinal purposes.

== Conservation ==
While not currently listed as threatened or endangered, '''Prunus ilicifolia''' populations are impacted by habitat loss due to urban development and agriculture.

== See also ==
* [[List of California native plants]]
* [[Flora of California]]

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