Greek nema — thread, anthos — flower, referring to the thread-like flower and fruit stalks.

For description see species description. O

ne species grown for the attractive fruit and colourful autumn foliage.

Seed.

Petals and stamens free and calyx absent or soon shed.

1 species from E North America.

Source: Spencer, R. (2002). Aquifoliaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 3. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 2. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.