Ilex aquifolium

Holly

Ilex aquifolium, Holly. Evergreen small tree, often found in hedges. Separate male and female plants (dioecious), with females bearing red berries.

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Flower buds

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Female flowers

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Male flowers

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Immature berries

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Red berries

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Slide 1: Ilex aquifolium, Holly. Female flower buds with Hoverfly, Syrphus vitripennis. Hargill, Redmire. May.

Slide 2: Ilex aquifolium, Holly. Female flowers. Hargill, Redmire. May.

Slide 3: Ilex aquifolium, Holly. Male flowers. Mill Lane, Redmire. May.

Slide 4: Ilex aquifolium, Holly. Female. Immature green berries. Hargill, Redmire. July.

Slide 5: Ilex aquifolium, Holly. Female. Mature red berries. Hargill, Redmire. October.