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.
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Holm oak
Quercus ilex
- Observations in the area
- 8
- Last sighting
- 12 October 2025
- Category
- Plants
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Where it has been observed
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Photo: Σάββας Ζαφειρίου (Savvas Zafeiriou) · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
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