Yerba mate, or Ilex paraguariensis, hails from South America. Brewing the dried leaves results in a traditional caffeinated ...

It is a herbal tea made from the leaves and stems of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are typically dried over a fire, then steeped in hot water to make the tea.

Yerba maté is made from the leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, a type of South American holy. It has a number of potential health benefits. Read this article to learn more about these benefits, some ...

Plant Pick: Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' (columnar Japanese holly) March 17, 2006. Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' grows into a wonderfully congested form of small leaves held tightly to the stem.

Yerba mate is an herbal tea steeped in traditional South American culture. It may also offer health benefits. The slightly astringent tea is made from the leaves and stems of Ilex paraguariensis ...

Yerba mate is an herbal tea made from the leaves and twigs of the mate plant that's popular in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and other South American countries where the plant occurs natively.

What: Unlike most other Japanese hollies, which are mounding or spreading shrubs, “Mariesii” heads straight for the sky, creating a dark green exclamation point in the garden. Crowded on its ...