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Ruscus aculeatus what looks like leaves are actually cladode - metamorphosed leaf-like branches. from the center of each one comes the flower, and later - as seen here - the fruit. Butchers-broom,Geotagged,Israel,Ruscus aculeatus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Ruscus aculeatus

what looks like leaves are actually cladode - metamorphosed leaf-like branches. from the center of each one comes the flower, and later - as seen here - the fruit.

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The Butchers-broom

"Ruscus aculeatus", known as butcher's-broom, is a low evergreen Eurasian shrub, with flat shoots known as cladodes that give the appearance of stiff, spine-tipped leaves.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Apr 24, 2019. Captured Apr 9, 2019 16:37 in 36, Mattat, Israel.
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  • COOLPIX B700
  • f/4.0
  • 10/600s
  • ISO100
  • 9.9mm