If you’re looking for a plant that thrives in Austin’s unpredictable climate, supports local wildlife, and even brews into a caffeinated tea—meet Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), a native gem that’s as ...

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This image provided by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center shows a berry-bearing branch of a Native American Holly (Ilex opaca) at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. (Andy ...