American Holly

Description:

Small plant with relatively large bright green leaves that have "spines" along their peripheries. Branches thin and inconspicuous.

Habitat:

Found in an area clustered with dry autumn leaves at the edge of a forest; exposed to the sunlight despite the shade of the trees. Also found directly in front of a tall log laid on the ground. Found in Northern United States

Notes:

One of the leaves has two or three holes, and appears to have a light brown hue. Wikipedia Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilex_opaca EOL Link: http://eol.org/pages/582641/overview