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... trees , including the popular Christmas hollies . They have al- ternate , simple leaves and single or clustered , small , usually greenish flowers ( male and female being usually on separate plants ) . En- glish holly ( I. aquifolium ) ...
... trees , including the popular Christmas hollies . They have al- ternate , simple leaves and single or clustered , small , usually greenish flowers ( male and female being usually on separate plants ) . En- glish holly ( I. aquifolium ) ...
Page 113
... trees of the genus Gleditsia ( family Fabaceae , order Fabales ) , about 12 species native to North and South America , tropical Africa , and cen- tral and eastern Asia . Some species are cul- tivated as ornamentals , such as G ...
... trees of the genus Gleditsia ( family Fabaceae , order Fabales ) , about 12 species native to North and South America , tropical Africa , and cen- tral and eastern Asia . Some species are cul- tivated as ornamentals , such as G ...
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... trees have been in- troduced to other warm regions , including western and southern North America . The name is also applied to the edible fruit of these trees . The trees do not differ greatly among the species ; they are dome shaped ...
... trees have been in- troduced to other warm regions , including western and southern North America . The name is also applied to the edible fruit of these trees . The trees do not differ greatly among the species ; they are dome shaped ...
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