Native to the southeastern U.S., the Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen shrub with vibrant red berries and a rich cultural history. Native Americans brewed a special drink from its leaves for use in ceremonial rites, and it is the only plant native to North America that contains caffeine.

The Yaupon Holly is often seen along the coast in sandy soils, acting as a windbreak and stabilizing dunes.

The Yaupon holly is an evergreen shrub or small tree that reaches 9 meters tall with smooth, light gray bark and slender, hairy shoots. The leaf arrangement is alternate, with leaves ovate to elliptical and a rounded apex with crenate and serrated margins with glossy dark green above and slightly paler below.

Source: Wikipedia.