Ilex Paraguariensis

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Ilex Paraguariensis

Description Ilex Paraguariensis, commonly known as Yerba Mate, is a species of holly native to South America, specifically Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 50 feet tall in the wild, but is often pruned to a bush size for cultivation purposes. The leaves of the plant are used to make a…