Yerba Mate
Botanical Name
Lex paraguariensis
Botany
The plant is a small evergreen tree or bush. The leaves are about 6 inches long, leathery and have serrated edges. Veins are clearly visible on the underside of the leaves.
Utilized Botanical Materials
Leaves
Characteristics
Light green to brownish green
Faintly aromatic
Astringent, somewhat smoky
Harvest Months
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