Butcher's Broom Ruscus aculeatus Hermaphroditum Ruscaceae aka Kneeholly, Knee Holly, Sweet Broom, Pettigree or Jews Myrtle

Butcher's Broom Ruscus aculeatus Hermaphroditum Ruscaceae formerly in Liliaceae is a low evergreen Eurasian shrub of the lily family with flat shoots known as cladodes that give the appearance of stiff spine tipped leaves Ruscus aculeatus occurs in woodlands and hedgerows where it is tolerant of deep shade and also on coastal cliffs aka kneeholly, knee holly, sweet broom, pettigree, jews myrtle, box holly