Holly: A Plant Associated with Christmas
Have you any idea about a plant which has its association with Christmas and has 570 species? At Christmas, Christians use different plants to make their special day very beautiful and attractive. These are different beautiful plants include poinsettia, holly, mistletoe, and Christmas trees.
These are some festive plants that Christians used for decorations during the holiday season. Holly Plant is one the most beautiful flowering and festive plant during the eve of Christmas. It is beautiful and charming because of its evergreen leaves and particular berries.
Nature and origin
This plant also known as Christmas, common, Oregon, European, and English holly. Its type is ilex Aquifollium and family name is Aquifoliaceae. This plant is very beautiful and attractive. People used this plant traditionally on the eve of Christmas to make their festival more enjoyable and attractive. It has good colors combination.
Summary
It is an ornamental plant which belongs to the genus ilex. It is well famous for its distinctive glossy spiky leaves and white or red berries. It is used in holiday celebration specially for Christmas.
It has waving tradition of celebration because of its natural beauty. It is an iconic English holly that has diverse varieties. This enchanting evergreen plant also has its medicinal uses in different cultures.
Green and red colors are included in this plant. This plant is commonly linked with winter and is used in Christmas for decoration purposes. Genus ilex is the basic root of the this plant from which it is belonged. There are various species and varieties of this Plant.
The shape of the it is changed with the passage of time due to its different specific species and varieties. The leaves that grow on the that plant are spiny, shiny, and green in color, but their shape is changed over time.
Types of Holly plant
Basically, this plant has two types one is male plant and the other one is female plant. Male plant is not able to produce berries but female plant produced berries. The size of this variety of distinctive plants ranges from small shrubs to large slow-moving trees.
The size of this plant is not always the same, it differs in different varieties and species or changes over time. The flowers grow on the it are very small, green, and white in color and the colorful berries on the female plant make them more beautiful and attractive.
The basic purpose of planting the it on the occasion of Christmas is to recall the old beautiful memories of people. Most commonly, this plant is the symbol of happiness, joy, prosperity, good wishes, and good memories. The appearance of it is very peaceful for the people who are stressed. It reduces the stress, improves the mood, and produce a healthier lifestyle.
Conclusion
To be concluded, the it is not only a decorative plant but its importance is much more than that. It has cultural significance as well according to different cultures. These plants add beauty and make the decorations outstanding. In short, this plant is significant for the celebrations on the eve of Christmas.
