chinese holly

Thân thiện

A gardener trims a chinese holly in the park.

Definition

Noun: 1. A dense, rounded evergreen shrub native to China: This refers to a specific type of shrub (Ilex cornuta) characterized by its compact, rounded growth habit and leaves that remain green year-round. Its leaves are notably spiny. It is widely grown in gardens and landscapes for its decorative appearance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The landscaper recommended planting a Chinese holly near the entrance for year-round structure.
  • Chinese holly is prized for its tolerance to pruning, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges.
  • Be careful when handling the Chinese holly; its spiny leaves can be quite sharp.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts, "Chinese holly" specifically refers to the species . It is distinguished from other hollies by its distinctive leaf shape, which typically has large, rectangular spines.

Variants and Related Words

• Holly (n): The general common name for plants in the genus , which includes many species with often glossy, spiny leaves and frequently red berries.
• Ilex cornuta (n): The scientific Latin name for the Chinese holly plant.

Synonyms

• Horned holly: Another common name for the same species, referring to the horn-like spines on its leaves.

Related Phrases

• Holly bush: A general term for a shrub of the holly genus.
• Evergreen shrub: A descriptive category that includes Chinese holly and other plants that retain their leaves throughout the year.

Học thuật

Noun

1. dense rounded evergreen shrub of China having spiny leaves; widely cultivated as an ornamental

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Chinese holly
• Ilex cornuta