Yaupon Holly: The Only Caffeinated Plant Native to the US
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For over 8,000 years, Indigenous peoples in the southeastern United States brewed tea from the leaves of a native holly tree. This plant, known as yaupon holly, holds the unique distinction of being the only caffeinated plant native to the United States. Despite its ancient heritage and recent resurgence, its story remains largely unknown to the general public.
