NettetIlex (/ ˈ aɪ l ɛ k s /), or holly, is a genus of over 570 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. Ilex has the most species of any woody dioecious angiosperm genus. The species are evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers from tropics to temperate zones worldwide. The type species is … NettetAlder. When cut, the pale wood turns a deep orange, giving the impression of bleeding. As such, many people feared alder trees and the Irish thought it was unlucky to pass one on a journey. Alder wood is said to protect …

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http://www.ancient-wisdom.com/treelore.htm NettetHolly Scientific name: Ilex aquifolium Holly is a much-loved evergreen tree - its shiny, spiky leaves and bright red berries being a favourite in Christmas decorations. Found in all kinds of habitats, it provides an important winter food source for birds. Species information Category Trees and shrubs Statistics Height: up to 15m Conservation status isic md27

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NettetIt is associated with legends about Joseph of Arimathea and the arrival of Christianity in Britain, and has appeared in written texts since the medieval period. A flowering sprig is sent to the British Monarch every Christmas. NettetIn Celtic mythology, the holly was the evergreen twin of the oak. While the oak was the controller of the light half of the year, the holly controlled the dark, winter months. It shares another quality with the oak in that it is resistant to lightning, its spikey leaves acting as mini conductors. NettetIn ancient European cultures, the holly tree symbolized the waning sun commencing with the summer solstice and the oak tree symbolized the waxing sun commencing with the … kens death metal crypt bandcamp