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Holly, Jolly January

The Ilex Genus in the Aquifoliaceae family is easily recognized as a symbol for the Christmas season even when they grow all year long. They range in sizes from little shrubs to trees. Most species of holly are evergreen, but there are others that can be deciduous. Both male and female trees are required for the growth of berries, but not all species has berries. The spiny leaves provide as protection for the plant . The waxy cuticle on the leaf provides water storage. The cuticle also provides protection from any other diseased organism that happens to stop by. aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2002/101202.html

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Uploaded on January 24, 2018