Ilex integerrima
Encyclopedia
Ilex integerrima is a species of holly in the Aquifoliaceae family, native from Brazil
and typically found in its Atlantic Forest vegetation
. It is sometimes used as an adulterant for maté
.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and typically found in its Atlantic Forest vegetation
Vegetation
Vegetation is a general term for the plant life of a region; it refers to the ground cover provided by plants. It is a general term, without specific reference to particular taxa, life forms, structure, spatial extent, or any other specific botanical or geographic characteristics. It is broader...
. It is sometimes used as an adulterant for maté
Maté
Maté may refer to:* Yerba maté - species of holly native to subtropical South America* Mate - infusion, containing stimulants including caffeine, prepared by steeping dried leaves of yerba mate...
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