"Quercus ilex", the evergreen oak, holly oak or holm oak, is a large evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean region. It takes its name from holm, an ancient name for holly. It is a member of the "Cerris" section of the genus, with acorns that mature in a single summer.
Similar species: Beeches, Oaks, Walnuts
By Yael Orgad
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Uploaded Apr 29, 2023. Captured Apr 10, 2023 10:37 in Strada Statale 89 Garganica, 71019 Vieste FG, Italy.
