What is Holly?
{{taxobox | name = Holly | image =Ilex-aquifolium_(Europaeische_Stechpalme-1).jpg | image_width = 240px | image_caption = [[European Holly]] (''Ilex aquifolium'') leaves and fruit | regnum = [[Plant]]ae | divisio = [[Magnoliophyta]] | classis = [[Magnoliopsida]] | subclassis = [[Asteridae]] | unranked_ordo = [[Euasterids II]] | ordo = [[Aquifoliales]] | familia = '''Aquifoliaceae''' | familia_authority = [[A. P. de Candolle|DC.]] ex [[A.Rich.]] | genus = '''''Ilex''''' | genus_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|L.]] | subdivision_ranks = [[Species]] | subdivision = About 600, see text }} '''Holly''' is a type of [[shrub|bush]] with recognisable leaves. The leaves have sharp edges, and are often used to decorate a house on [[Christmas Day]]. Some types of holly are used to make [[tea]]. The leaves of the Holly don't fall of in the winter because they're very thick and have a waxy layer on them. Holly bushes produce berries that birds often eat during the winter season. The plant often signifies holidays such as Christmas, or the start of a new season. {{Biology-stub}} {{wiktionary}} [[Category:Christmas]] [[Category:Asterids]]