Ilex Collection

Plants / Ilex Aquifolium
HOLLY

American holly, Ilex opaca
5855033 American holly, Ilex opaca; (add.info.: Leaves and fruit of the American holly, Ilex opaca. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Henri Joseph Redoute)

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

American robin (Turdus migratorius) feeding on Winterberry holly (Ilex sp) berries, New York, USA, November

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on snow covered Holly, Wales, UK

Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp.), Fir (Abies sp.) and Holly (Ilex sp.) trees, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. September

The Ilex
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Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp. ), Fir (Abies sp. ) and Holly (Ilex sp)
Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp.), Fir (Abies sp.) and Holly (Ilex sp.) trees, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. September

Three Slime mould (Didymium squamulosum) sporangia growing along spike of Holly (Ilex sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus Stacked

Ghost Glass Frog, Costa Rica Date: 20-03-2011

Male Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) feeding on snow-covered Holly (Ilex sp) berries, near Ithaca, New York, USA. January

Female Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) spreading wings for balance after landing on a fruiting Holly (Ilex sp)
Female Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) spreading wings for balance after landing on a fruiting Holly (Ilex sp.) bush, Freeville, New York, USA. January

European holly, Ilex aquifolium, Linn. Sp. plant 130. Le Houx. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale
Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn. Colchique d Automne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Evergreen holly, Ilex perado. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Yerba mate, Ilex paraguariensis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Golden variegated holly, Ilex aquifolium ciliata aureo-marginata. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Myrtle holly or myrtle dahoon, Ilex myrtifolia. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Delaneaux after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et

Dahoon holly or cassina, Ilex cassine. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Coqueret after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et Arbustes

Madeira holly, Ilex perado (Houx de Madere, Ilex maderiensis). Handcoloured stipple engraving by Casenave after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite

Common holly, Ilex aquifolium. Handcoloured stipple engraving after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et Arbustes, Paris, 1804-1819

Curtis British Entomology Plate 59
Coleoptera: Cossonus tardii = Mesites tardii (Irish Cossonus Weevil) [Plant: Ilex aquifolium (Holly-tree)] Date: 1824-39

Ilex and Yew (b / w photo)
3103411 Ilex and Yew (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ilex and Yew. Photograph in Gardens Old and New Vol III (Country Life, c 1910).); © Look and Learn

The Ilex and the Fountain (b / w photo)
3103774 The Ilex and the Fountain (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ilex and the Fountain)

Under the Ilex (b / w photo)
3103662 Under the Ilex (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Ilex. Photograph in Gardens Old and New Vol III (Country Life)

Holly (Ilex sp. ), X-ray
Holly (Ilex sp.), coloured X-ray

Plants - Ilex Aquifolium
HOLLY PERSONIFIED Date: 1906

Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris), adult male perched on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Black-crested Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), adult perched on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Western Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica), adult calling on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina), adult perched on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Calestrina argolus, holly blue butterfly
Holly blue butterflies probably with a coral bean plant (Erythrina herbacea) by John Abbot (1751-1840)

European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) close-up of leaves and berries, covered with snow, England, winter

The Ilex Walk, Villa dell Ombrellino San Domenico, Italy
The Ilex Walk, Villa dell Ombrellino San Domenico - in April. Date: 1905

Redwing, Turdus iliacus perched on a holly bough (Ilex aquifolium).. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica), adult perched on icy branch of Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), Hill Country, Texas, USA

Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris), adult male prched on icy branch of Yaupon Holly
Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris), adult male perched on icy branch of Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Orange-crowned Warbler (Vermivora celata), adult perched on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), adult perched on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Black and white illustration of Ilex (Holly) leaf with entire margins

Illustration of Ilex x altaclerensis Camelliifolia Variegata (Highclere Holly) showing shape of tree

Illustration of Ilex x altaclerensis Belgica Aurea (Silver Sentinel) showing shape of tree

Illustration of Ilex (Holly) tree

Holly -Ilex aquifolium-, Scania, Sweden

Picture No. 11014427
Holm Oak Trees - on a cultivated field Malaga province, Andalusia, Spain (Quercus ilex) Date:

European Holly (Ilex aquifolium) gnarled habit, growing on hillside, Black Valley, Macgillycuddys Reeks, Killarney, County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

Picture No. 10887175
Berries of Holly - in autumn (Ilex aquifolium) Date:

Picture No. 10760547
Holm Oak - moss-grown (Quercus ilex) Date:

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"Ilex: A Haven for Wildlife and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Ilex, a genus of plants that encompasses various species like Ilex Aquifolium, American Robin's winterberry feast, and the majestic sunrays filtering through a forest adorned with Beech, Fir, and Holly trees in Belgium. Witness the harmonious coexistence between nature's creatures as you spot a Robin perched on snow-covered Holly branches in Wales. Marvel at the intricate details of Three Slime mould sporangia growing along a spike of Holly leaf in Buckinghamshire, England. Explore beyond terrestrial realms to encounter unexpected wonders such as the Ghost Glass Frog found in Costa Rica amidst lush foliage. In wintertime landscapes near Ithaca, New York, witness male and female Eastern bluebirds finding sustenance from snow-covered Holly berries while showcasing their vibrant plumage. Admire the gracefulness of a female Eastern bluebird spreading her wings for balance upon landing on a fruiting Holly bush in Freeville. Discover different varieties within this diverse genus; European holly (Ilex aquifolium) with its timeless elegance, Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) adding bursts of color to fall landscapes, and Evergreen holly (Ilex perado), providing year-round greenery. Through its presence across continents and seasons alike, Ilex stands as an emblematic symbol of resilience and beauty. Whether it be nourishing wildlife or captivating human eyes with its splendorous forms - this remarkable plant continues to inspire awe wherever it grows.