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The bark of American holly is flat and gray and often has patches of lichen
Photo credit: Larry Korhnak, University of Florida

The leaves of American holly are stiff and dark green, with sharp points on the
Photo credit: Larry Korhnak, University of Florida 

The fruit of American holly is bright red, giving the plant a very decorative lo
Photo credit: Larry Korhnak, University of Florida 

A comparison of the leaves of different hollies
Photo credit: Larry Korhnak, University of Florida