Holly
Holly is a type of bush with recognisable leaves. The leaves have sharp edges, and are often used to decorate a house on Christmas Day. Some types of holly are used to make tea. The leaves of the Holly don't fall of in the winter because they're very thick and have a waxy layer on them. Holly bushes produce berries that birds often eat during the winter season. The plant often signifies holidays such as Christmas, or the start of a new season.
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| European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) leaves and fruit | |
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| Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Ilex |
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Holly Media
Mate-Strauch. A männlicher Zweig. B weiblicher Zweig. C Fruchtzweig. 1 männliche Blüte. 2 dieselbe im Längsschnitt. 3 weibliche Blüte. 4 dieselbe im Längsschnitt. 5 Frucht. 6 dieselbe im Längsschnitt. 7 dieselbe im Querschnitt. A, B, C etwas verkleinert. 1—7 vergrössert.
Hollies (here, Ilex aquifolium) are dioecious: (above) shoot with flowers from male plant; (top right) male flower enlarged from female plant; (lower right) female flower enlarged, showing ovary and reduced, sterile stamens with no pollen.
Traditional Christmas card with holly and mistletoe. Circa 1880s
