English Common Name: Common Holly, English Holly, European Holly Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 枸骨 (Gǒu gǔ) Other Local Name: Not available Family Name: Aquifoliaceae (Holly Family) Scientific Name: Ilex aquifolium Synonym: Aquifolium croceum, Aquifolium ferox, Aquifolium heterophyllum, Aquifolium ilex, Aquifolium lanceolatum, Aquifolium planifolium, Aquifolium spinosum, Aquifolium undulatum, Aquifolium vulgare, Ilex balearica Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Aquifoliales > Aquifoliaceae (Holly Family) > Ilex Origin: Europe, Africa, South and West Asia Growth Habit: Normally short tree that grows to about 10 meters height. Characteristic: A small evergreen tree with thick, shiny, usually very prickly-edged leaves, small white unisexual flowers and red berries. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and lots of watering. Images Location: Ireland |