Holly
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| Holly | |
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| European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) leaves and fruit | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Subclass: | Asteridae |
| (unranked): | Euasterids II |
| Order: | Aquifoliales |
| Family: | Aquifoliaceae DC. ex A.Rich. |
| Genus: | Ilex L. |
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About 600, see text |
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Holly is a type of bush with recognisable leaves. The leaves have sharp edges, and are often used to decorate a house on Christmas Day. Some types of holly are used to make tea. The leaves of the Holly don't fall of in the winter because they're very thick and have a waxy layer on them.
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