Holly
From Tolkien Gateway
| Holly | |
|---|---|
| Location | Middle-earth, especially Hollin |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Appearance | Evergreen trees with spiny leaves |
Holly was a thorny evergreen species of ilex. In Middle-earth, it was especially abundant in the land of Hollin, which took its name from this tree.[1] The Sindarin word for "holly" was ereg.[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Ring Goes South"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", ereg
