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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 40% | 7 | Its scientific name refers to its resemblance to holly leaves (ilicifolia means "holly-leaved") | |
3 | 32% | 5 | American ___, state tree of Del. | |
Holly Tree 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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