Ruscus aculeatus

Ruscus aculeatus L. Engl.: butcher's broom, box holly, jew's myrtle, knee holly, kneeholm, kneeholy, pettigree, sweet broom. Deu.: Mäusedorn. Suom.: pikkuruskus. Sven.: stickmyrten. Fran.: fragon piquant, petit houx. Ital.: pungitopo.

Butchers-Broom.

Plate 06. Classic texts: John Hill 1812.

Photo: Ruscus aculeatus.

Photo: Ruscus aculeatus. Branch with berries. Kew Garden, London, UK. Planted. 2004-06-03.