Ilex paraguariensis | Maté, Yerba Maté | 1000 SEEDS Fruitplants columnar shape covered with robust

columnar shape covered with robust spines

Its wood is prized in many applications

Commonly called the peanut or groundnut

making it a striking addition to xeriscapes and dry gardens

Ilex paraguariensis | Maté, Yerba Maté | 1000 SEEDS Fruitplants columnar shape covered with robustThese Ilex paraguariensis seeds grow into a remarkable evergreen tree native to indigenous South America. Commonly called Mat or Yerba Mat, this species is famous for its glossy green leaves that produce the traditional South American beverage known worldwide. Gardeners value the Yerba mate plant for its cultural significance and distinctive appearance, which includes lance shaped leaves with serrated edges. The Ilex paraguariensis leaves are the key