ILEX CASSENA
\ˈa͡ɪlɛks kasˈiːnə], \ˈaɪlɛks kasˈiːnə], \ˈaɪ_l_ɛ_k_s k_a_s_ˈiː_n_ə]\
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Cassena tea, the yaupon of the American Indians; found along the Atlantic coast of the southern United States. The leaves contain a volatile oil and some caffein. A decoction of them constituted the black drink of the American Indians, used as a medicine and as a drink of etiquette in their councils.
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Ilex dahoon.
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