HBW! Red Holly (Berries) Drupes
The small fruits of Ilex [Holly], although often referred to as berries, are technically drupes. [...]. The fruits ripen in winter and thus provide winter colour contrast between the bright red of the fruits and the glossy green evergreen leaves. Hence the cut branches, especially of I. aquifolium, are widely used in Christmas decoration. The fruits are[...] an important food source for birds and other animals, which help disperse the seeds. Wikipedia
HBW! Red Holly (Berries) Drupes
The small fruits of Ilex [Holly], although often referred to as berries, are technically drupes. [...]. The fruits ripen in winter and thus provide winter colour contrast between the bright red of the fruits and the glossy green evergreen leaves. Hence the cut branches, especially of I. aquifolium, are widely used in Christmas decoration. The fruits are[...] an important food source for birds and other animals, which help disperse the seeds. Wikipedia