butcher's broom

Overview

Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and northern Africa. It features small green, leathery leaves and produces fine, yellow flowers in Spring. Its upright branches are covered in small sharp spines, giving it a stick-like appearance. The plant thrives in sun and shade and is tolerant of drought and frost. It makes an attractive evergreen hedge and provides year-round interest with its captivating foliage. The berries of the plant are not edible and it has also been used medicinally for centuries for shock and circulatory problems.

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