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feature sharp prickles — nature’s way of fending off animal browsers.
Thirteen species of holly grow in the United States, but commercial loggers harvest only the largest, Ilex opaca.
The wood has a reputation as the whitest known.
Holly provides inlay for expensive furniture, the bodies of fine brushes, and even imitation ivory piano keys.
For holiday decorating, holly, ivy and mistletoe have been most popular, although other decorations also include bay, rosemary, box and laurel — any winter green plant that renews faith in the coming rebirth of spring.
One custom apparently English in origin but now widely popular is kissing under the mistletoe. The ancient Druids and Norsemen long considered this plant to have magical qualities, and thought it could cure some diseases, promote fertility, nullify poison and avert misfortune.
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