Ilex is a biennial or perennial herb with a height of about 1 1 ~ 40cm. Its taproot is spindle-shaped, its stem is upright, green, thick and fluffy, and there are several grooves on it.
Leaves: The leaves of Haidongqing are basal leaves, lanceolate or oblanceolate, undivided, leathery, about 5 to 25 cm long and about 1.2 to 4 cm wide. The leaves are blunt at the top, narrow at the base, with sharp bone serrations at the edge, dark green on the surface, light green on the back, hairless on both sides, short petiole and sheath at the base, which can reach 3 cm.
Growing environment of Ilex:
Holly mainly grows in extreme environments such as sandy land and pebble beach. After being tested by extreme environments such as drought, gust, rising temperature and poor soil, it has evolved into a halophyte with strong vitality. This plant will produce blue flowers with raw edges, and its rough and prickly silver leaves make its appearance extremely beautiful.
Since 1987, the living environment of Ilex japonicus has been protected by French local government decrees, and the protected area has gradually expanded from Brittany, France to all areas where this plant is found.
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