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European holly

Ilex aquifolium

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a dioecious tree or shrub found in shady areas of forests of oak and in beech hedges. It has a great capacity to adapt to different conditions and is a pioneer species that repopulates the margins of forests or clearcuts.

Habitat:

Native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia

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Ilex aquifolium

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Comments (4)
achmmad
I like the leaves! Thanks for spotting this ...
The MnMs
Yes, Seema. I was surprised to learn is poissonous although certain birds can eat the fruits :-)
Seema
It has great use in Christmas decorations
alin
What a lovely plant!

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PublishedFebruary 5, 2012

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