holly leaves

Christmas wreath foliage

Holly leaves are the distinctive foliage of holly plants, characterized by their glossy, dark green surface and sharp, spiny edges.

They remain on the plant year-round, making them evergreen.

Holly leaves paired with red berries are iconic Christmas decorations: She arranged holly leaves around the mantelpiece.

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sharp edges · wreath · berries · spiky · glossy · waxy · festive · ivy · mistletoe · winter · thorny · shiny · garland · decoration · front door · pointed · stiff · dark green

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texture/softness

holly leavesmoss

Spore-bearing ground cover

soft leaves · lettuce leaves · rose petals

persistence/seasonality

holly leavesdeciduous leaves

Foliage shed annually

maple leaves · oak leaves · autumn leaves · birch leaves · beech leaves

leaf edge morphology

holly leavesmagnolia leaves

Foliage from flowering trees

lily pads · banana leaves

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G