yaupon
noun
yau·pon
| \ ˈyü-ˌpän also ˈyō-
, ˈyȯ-\
, ˈyȯ-\
Definition of yaupon
: a holly (Ilex vomitoria) of the southeastern U.S. that has smooth elliptical leaves with emetic and purgative properties
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The best of the options include East Palatka, Savannah and the native yaupon holly. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, "Not big on big trees? These little ones grow well in sun and shade," 9 July 2019 Dwarf Chinese hollies, dwarf yaupons and one of the improved Japanese boxwood selections also would be good options. — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, "How soon is too soon to use compost?," 7 June 2019 For a 3- to 5-foot hedge, consider dwarf yaupon holly, Chinese mahonia, dwarf sasanqua, dwarf oleander, azaleas, Indian hawthorn, nandina and Rotunda holly. — NOLA.com, "How to plant some privacy: 4 tips for growing a hedge," 27 Jan. 2018 Often regarded as a scrubby nuisance tree on Texas ranches, yaupon was used to produce tea by Native Americans centuries ago, but that art and practice has been largely forgotten. — Sid Evans, Southern Living, "The Southern Food and Drink Entrepreneur of the Year Is…," 1 June 2017 For food and cover consider standard yaupon, anaqua, Texas persimmon, Mexican plum and agarita. — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, "Spice up your garden with these 11 new year resolutions," 22 Dec. 2017 Founded in Cat Spring, Texas, by sisters Abianne Falla and JennaDee Detro (how are those for Southern names?), their tea is made from yaupon (pronounced YO-pon), which is the only wild-growing, naturally caffeinated plant in North America. — Sid Evans, Southern Living, "The Southern Food and Drink Entrepreneur of the Year Is…," 5 June 2017 Often regarded as a scrubby nuisance tree on Texas ranches, yaupon was used to produce tea by Native Americans centuries ago, but that art and practice has been largely forgotten. — Sid Evans, Southern Living, "The Southern Food and Drink Entrepreneur of the Year Is…," 5 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yaupon.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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