Holly is a symbol of Christmas, and since there are 71 more days to go until Christmas Day, I thought it would be a good idea to take a picture of this evergreen plant.
Aquifolius literally means: “having prickly leaves”, which perfectly describes the pointed leaves of holly.
The other part of its name, i.e. ilex, is the Latin word for “holm oak”.
I like nature, and all plants, in general, but evergreen (otherwise called “deciduous”) trees are among my most favorite, because they are green all year round, and I consider them symbols of health, and longevity; they can survive in almost all weather conditions.
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Ilex
Aquifolius
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