Ilex paraguariensis (Yerba Mate) - Image 6

Botanical name: Ilex paraguariensis

Common name: Yerba Mate

Family: Aquifoliaceae

Origin: Subtropical South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

Hardiness: 20°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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