Butcher's broom
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| '''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
