
Photo from: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ilex-vomitoria/
Available at the Emerson and McClanahan Food Forests
Important Facts
- Berries are not edible
- Tea can provide an energy boost
- Filled with vitamins and antioxidants
Harvest and Uses
- Only youngest leaves and buds can be used to make the tea
- Brighter and lighter green leaves are suitable for making into tea