Yapon
yaupon.
a holly shrub or small tree, ilex vomitoria, of the southern u.s., having bitter leaves that are sometimes brewed as a tea.
historical examples
the history of louisiana le page du pratz
noun
a variant spelling of yaupon
noun
a southern us evergreen holly shrub, ilex vomitoria, with spreading branches, scarlet fruits, and oval leaves: used as a subst-tute for tea
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