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ILEX VOMITORIA
ILEX VOMITORIA
FAMILY :: AQUIFOLIACEAE
“They say it restores lost appetite, strengthens the stomach, giving them agility and courage in war, &c…”
— Catesby, Natural History…, 1754
YAUPON, CASSENA: A large evergreen shrub or small tree native to Southeastern US. A strong emetic, used ceremonially as the “black drink” by the Cherokee Indians. Also contains caffeine.
