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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 40% | 7 | Its scientific name refers to its resemblance to holly leaves (ilicifolia means "holly-leaved") | |
3 | 25% | 6 | Genus of plants that includes the European holly | |
Holly Genus Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ILEX" which means:
- noun
- • A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The leaves of ilex plants are often glossy and have serrated edges."
- • "Some ilex species produce small, white flowers in the spring."
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Telegraph Cross Atlantic21 Feb 2024 | Across 33 | |
The Guardian Quick06 Dec 2016 | Down 5 | |
New York Times03 Jul 2011 | Across 110 | |
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17 May 1995 | New York Times / 17 May 1995 |
3 | Its scientific name refers to its resemblance to holly leaves (ilicifolia means "holly-leaved") | |
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26 Feb 2017 | New York Times / 26 Feb 2017 |
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