Ilex taubertiana
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Ilex taubertiana, "Taubert's holly," is a species of Ilex genus in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to Brazil
, typically in Atlantic Forest vegetation
. It is occasionally used to adulterate 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...
, typically in 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 occasionally used to adulterate 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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