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Ilex aquifolium L.

holly (Aquifoliaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySW
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Wild, native holly is found in the understorey of deciduous woodlands.

Aston Rowant (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-03-31

 holly / Ilex aquifolium: Wild, native holly is found in the understorey of deciduous woodlands.

Inflorescence

Streatley (VC22: Berkshire); 2008-05-17

 holly / Ilex aquifolium: Inflorescence

Fruit

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-09-06

 holly / Ilex aquifolium: Fruit

The young twigs of Ilex aquifolium are deep green before the pale bark develops.

Aston Rowant (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-03-31

 holly / Ilex aquifolium: The young twigs of _Ilex aquifolium_ are deep green before the pale bark develops.

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