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English > 1 sense of the expression African holly:
NOUNplantAfrican holly, Solanum giganteumwoolly-stemmed biennial arborescent shrub of tropical Africa and southern Asia having silvery-white prickly branches, clusters of blue or white flowers, and bright red berries resembling holly berries
English > African holly: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningwoolly-stemmed biennial arborescent shrub of tropical Africa and southern Asia having silvery-white prickly branches, clusters of blue or white flowers, and bright red berries resembling holly berries.
SynonymSolanum giganteum
BroadernightshadeAny of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum