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Ilex × altaclerensis (Loudon) Dallim.

Highclere holly (Aquifoliaceae)

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The leaves of Ilex × altaclerensis are wider than those of Ilex aquifolium, and usually lack spines.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-27

 Highclere holly / Ilex × altaclerensis: The leaves of _Ilex_ × _altaclerensis_ are wider than those of _Ilex aquifolium_, and usually lack spines.

Any teeth on the leaves tend to be forward-pointing, rather than patent as in Ilex aquifolium.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-27

 Highclere holly / Ilex × altaclerensis: Any teeth on the leaves tend to be forward-pointing, rather than patent as in _Ilex aquifolium_.

Flower

Millom (VC70: Cumberland); 2015-10-26

 Highclere holly / Ilex × altaclerensis: Flower

Fruit

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-25

 Highclere holly / Ilex × altaclerensis: Fruit

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