Yerba mate, Ilex paraguariensis, is a species of holly (family Aquifoliaceae) native to subtropical South America. It grows in Argentina, southern Paraguay, western Uruguay and southern Brazil.
The yerba mate plant is a shrub or small tree. It can grow up to 15 meters tall. The leaves are evergreen, 7–11 cm long and 3–5.5 cm wide. They have a serrated margin. The flowers are small, greenish-white, with four petals. The fruit is a red berry 4–6 mm diameter.
A: The scientific name of Yerba mate plant is Ilex paraguariensis.
A: Yerba mate plant is native to subtropical South America, specifically in Argentina, southern Paraguay, western Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
A: Yerba mate plant is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall.
A: The leaves of Yerba mate plant are evergreen, 7–11 cm long, 3–5.5 cm wide, and have a serrated margin.
A: Yerba mate plant flowers are small and greenish-white, with four petals.
A: Yerba mate plant fruit is a red berry that has a diameter of 4-6mm.
A: Yerba mate plant belongs to the holly family called Aquifoliaceae.
