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About the seasonal icons
These seasonal icons used in our sitewide navigation show some of the nuts and other fruits associated with the festive season.
Holly, <I>Ilex aquifolium</I> Walnut, <I>Juglans regia</I>
  Holly, Ilex aquifolium Walnut, Juglans regia  
Ivy, <I>Hedera helix</I> Sweet chestnut, <I>Castanea sativa</I>
  Ivy, Hedera helix Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa
Sweet chestnut, <I>Castanea sativa</I> Sweet chestnut, <I>Castanea sativa</I>
Mistletoe, Viscum album Hazelnuts, Corylus avellana

Christmas Trees

Historical facts, modern-day cultivation, and profiles of eight different species >>>

Tradition and Trade

Mistletoe, holly, ivy, frankincense & myrrh - from plant lore to commodity >>>

Festive Foods

Stimulate the tastebuds with eight of our favourite seasonal delights >>>

Pot Pourri

A popular Christmas gift, pot pourri can contain a wealth of botanical curiosities >>>

Berried Treasure

From symbols of Christmas to food for wildlife, berries play a vital role >>>

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