What is another word for Heteromeles Arbutifolia?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛtɹə͡ʊmˌɛlz ˌɑːbjuːtɪfˈə͡ʊli͡ə] (IPA) 
Heteromeles Arbutifolia is a species of plant commonly known as Toyon, Christmas berry, or California holly. This evergreen shrub or small tree belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to the western part of North America. The Toyon plant has broad, glossy leaves and produces bright red berries in the winter months that resemble holly berries. The word heteromeles comes from Greek, meaning various apples. Arbutifolia means with leaves like Arbutus, another type of evergreen shrub. Some common synonyms for Heteromeles Arbutifolia are Christmas berry, California holly, and toyon holly. These names are all used interchangeably to refer to this plant species.
