Butcher's broom

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Ruscaceae Genus: Ruscus Species: R. aculeatus
Binomial name
'''Ruscus aculeatus'''

Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus, Ruscaceae, formerly in Liliaceae) is a low evergreen Eurasian shrub of the lily family, with flat shoots that give the appearance of stiff, spine-tipped leaves.

[edit] Synonyms

• Kneeholy
• Knee Holly
• Kneeholm
• Jew's Myrtle
• Sweet Broom
• Pettigree

[edit] References

• botanical.com: Broom, Butcher's