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Ruscus hypophyllum

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Description:

Ruscus hypophyllum is a slow growing, evergreen spreading shrub. Its dark green leaves are quite large and shiny. Its red fruit is a berry found in the upper part of the branches, most decorative but rarely produced.

Notes:

Maltese name: Belladonna

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PublishedMay 29, 2013

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