Can you boil holly leaves? A Guide to Safety and Toxicity
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While some species, like the Yaupon holly (*Ilex vomitoria*), have leaves that can be boiled for a caffeinated tea, consuming leaves from common ornamental hollies like English holly (*Ilex aquifolium*) is highly discouraged due to toxic saponins and other compounds,. Never assume boiling is a guaranteed method for making a plant safe for consumption.
