California holly
noun
plural California hollies
: toyon
Not only does the Hollywood sign rise from chaparral, but Tinseltown's very name derives from the chaparral plant toyon, or California holly.—
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Participants will forage mistletoe to transform into a decoration, learn about the native California holly and craft ornaments from pine cones.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
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“California holly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/California%20holly. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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