Holly

Holly is a genus of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs, Ilex, with small flowers and fleshy fruits. Many species have glossy leaves, and some bear bright red berries.

Ilex: Ilex is a genus of flowering plants comprising holly trees and shrubs. This is the botanical genus that contains every holly species.
Horticulture: Horticulture is the cultivation of plants for food, ornamental use, or other practical purposes. Holly species and cultivars are widely grown as ornamental garden plants.
European holly: European holly, Ilex aquifolium, is a broadleaf evergreen native to Europe and western Asia. Its spiny leaves and red fruits are the classic image of holly in Europe.
Christmas: Christmas is a Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus, celebrated on December 25 in many traditions. Holly became a familiar Christmas decoration in parts of Europe and North America.
Ivy: Ivy is a group of climbing or creeping evergreen plants in the genus Hedera. Ivy is often paired with holly in winter decorations but belongs to a different genus.
Drupe: A drupe is a fleshy fruit containing a hard inner layer around one or more seeds. Holly fruits are drupes, despite their common name of berries.
Holly wreath: A holly wreath is a circular decoration made with holly foliage, often combined with other evergreen materials. Cut holly foliage is a traditional material for winter wreaths.
American holly: American holly, Ilex opaca, is an evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. This North American species is valued for its distinctive foliage and winter fruit.
Holly and the Ivy: “The Holly and the Ivy” is a traditional English Christmas carol pairing holly with ivy. The carol gives holly a prominent role in seasonal religious imagery.
Mistletoe: Mistletoe is a group of hemiparasitic plants that grow on the branches of other plants. Mistletoe shares winter holiday associations with holly but has a different growth habit.

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