Shrub with prickly leaves (5)

I believe the answer is:

holly

(Other definitions for holly that I've seen before include "Prickly-leaved shrub" , "Evergreen used in wreaths" , "Evergreen shrub" , "Prickly plant" , "Shrub with red berries" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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