The ilex, also known as the "holm oak" from its resemblance to the holly, abounds in all the Mediterranean countries, showing a partiality for the sea air.
It is also known as the Ko-kayaing, so called from the original nine canals of the district.
Timocreon was also known as a composer of scolia (drinking-songs) and, according to Suidas, wrote plays in the style of the old comedy.
The side-saddle plant, Sarracenia, native of the eastern United States, is also known as a pitcher-plant.
He was in many ways the leading spirit of the Girondists, who were also known as Brissotins.
