153-156 The Vine, The Medlar Tree, Kneeholm, Pellitory of the Wall.
Classic texts: Elizabeth Blackwell, 1737 (Vol. 1), 1739 (Vol. 2).
Ruscus aculeatus L.
Engl.: butcher's broom, box holly, jew's myrtle, knee holly, kneeholm, kneeholy, pettigree, sweet broom.
Deu.: Mäusedorn.
Fran.: fragon piquant, petit houx.
Sven.: stickmyrten.
Suom.: pikkuruskus.
Ital.: pungitopo.
Pre-Linnaean: Ruscus. Hortus Eystettensis. 1613.
