Interesting...I have ruscus aculeata which is very tough and apparently has a long life as it has sat neglected beneath a tree for years. R.aculeata has short, stiff leaves terminating in a sharp 'spine'. It also gets the inflorescense and red berry. I have, in the past, used it to make wreaths. Very stiff habit which dries to a nice tan. The wreaths last for years.....however, it's quite prickly to handle.
