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Ilex aquifolium is the species of holly long associated with Christmas, and previously the Roman festival of Saturnalia. Its glossy green prickly leaves and bright red berries (produced only by the female plant) are represented in wreaths, garlands and cards wherever Christmas is celebrated.
Holly – more specifically the European holly, Ilex aquifolium – is commonly referenced at Christmas time, and is often referred to by the name Christ's thorn. [ 44 ] [ 45 ] In many Western Christian cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration , [ 46 ] used especially in wreaths and illustrations, for instance on Christmas cards .
Holly – Ilex spp. Deciduous holly – Ilex decidua, Ilex verticillata; European holly – Ilex aquifolium; Inkberry holly – Ilex glabra; Meadow holly – Ilex decidua; Swamp holly – Ilex decidua; Winterberry holly – Ilex verticillata; Honesty – Lunaria annua; Horse cane – Ambrosia trifida; Horseradish – Armoracia rusticana
Ilex abscondita Steyerm. Ilex aculeolata Nakai; Ilex acutidenticulata Steyerm. Ilex affinis Gardner; Ilex aggregata (Ruiz & Pav.) Loes. Ilex alternifolia (Zoll. & Moritzi) Loes. Ilex altiplana Steyerm. Ilex amazonensis Edwin; Ilex ambigua (Michx.) Torr. Ilex amelanchier M.A.Curtis ex Chapm. Ilex amplifolia Rusby; Ilex amygdalina Reissek ex Loes ...
Quercus ilex, the holm oak, [2] [3] also (ambiguously, as many oaks are evergreen) evergreen oak, [4] is a large evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the section Ilex of the genus, [ 5 ] [ 6 ] with acorns that mature in a single summer.
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Ilex opaca is a medium-sized broadleaved evergreen tree growing on average to 10–20 m (33–66 ft) wide, and up to 30 m (98 ft) tall. Typically, its trunk diameter reaches 50 cm (20 in), sometimes up to 120 cm (47 in).