Ilex aquifolium – Common Holly

Ilex aquifolium, commonly known as ‘Common Holly’, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 10-25 meters. It is characterized by its glossy, dark green leaves with spiny margins and bright red berries. This species is native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia, and is often used as an ornamental plant and in traditional Christmas decorations.