Philippe Clement / Butcher's-broom (Ruscus aculeatus) berry and leaves close up, France. April.

Mike Read / Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus) in flower, Garsten Wood RSPB Reserve, Dorset, England, UK. April.

Paul Harcourt Davies / Spineless butcher's-broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) in flower, Umbria, Italy. May.

Paul Harcourt Davies / Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus) fruit, Umbria, Italy. December.