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Ilex aquifolium
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.
Native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia
Spotted on Jan 8, 2012
Submitted on Feb 5, 2012
4 Comments
I like the leaves! Thanks for spotting this ...
Yes, Seema. I was surprised to learn is poissonous although certain birds can eat the fruits :-)
It has great use in Christmas decorations
What a lovely plant!