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Above the tidal zone begins a maquis of mastic, myrtle, helichrysum, arbutus, and other fragrant, hardy plants, which in the higher, more remote parts of the island give way to groves of ilex, eucalyptus, and stone pine.
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Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
The shrubs and pine trees of the Sierra Nevada give off several intriguing smells, including the nutty aroma of acorns from the Holm oak (Quercus ilex).
—Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 27 Mar. 2024
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Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
The shrubs and pine trees of the Sierra Nevada give off several intriguing smells, including the nutty aroma of acorns from the Holm oak (Quercus ilex).
—Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Ilex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ilex. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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