American holly
English
American holly (Ilex opaca), branch
Noun
American holly (usually uncountable, plural American hollies)
- A species of holly, Ilex opaca, native to the eastern United States.
- 1956, National Horticultural Magazine, volume 35-36, American Horticultural Society, page 174:
- On all American hollies, a vertical incision, three-fourths of an inch above basal cut, helps materially in producing a better root system.
- 2002, Jennifer Quasha, How to Draw Delaware's Sights and Symbols, page 20:
- The American holly was accepted as Delaware's state tree on May 1, 1939.
- 2008, Mike Bottini, The Walking Dunes: East Hampton's Hidden Treasure, page 87:
- Most familiar among them is the American Holly (Ilex opaca) whose prickly, broad evergreen leaves and bright red berries are a welcome splash of color in the winter landscape, as well as a symbol of the Christmas holiday.
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Translations
Ilex opaca
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