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12/3/2006
12:20:52 am EST
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Holly And Health: Superstition And Science
Author: Pam Tempelmayr Source: The Powell River Peak (BC)
Title: HOLLY AND HEALTH: SUPERSTITION AND SCIENCE
It is December once again and time to bring in the holly. Did you know there are more than 150 species of holly? Most of the commercial holly in North America is produced here in British Columbia, and in Washington and Oregon states. Most Saskatchewanians are decorating their mantels with holly from Vancouver Island. The two most common varieties grown are English holly (Ilex aquifolium) and American holly (Ilex opaca).
English has the darker, less spiky leaves. In fact, Ilex opaca is so spiky, "spine spot" often plagues commercial growers. These are spots caused when the spines of neighbouring leaves puncture other leaves during winds and storms.
More than any other festive greenery, holly is connected to all sorts of lore and superstition.
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| Liked The Article. Or Actually..... | Dec 3rd. at 11:32:02 am EST
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bigcat (peoria, Illinois) - Email Me
I Loved the atricle. Been trying to get some of both holly and mistletoe lately.
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| What A Great | Dec 3rd. at 11:14:10 am EST
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Meglyn (Anthony, Kansas) - Email Me
little article... no politics... no controversy... just a neat little plant with tons of majick!! i have always loved holly and had it growing in every house i have ever owned... give some today! share in the majick!!
Blessings
Meg
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