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Holly

Wholly.

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Bearberry 76% connected

A trailing plant of the heath family (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), having leaves which are tonic and astringent, and glossy red berries of which bears a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mate 76% connected

The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly (Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable bitter taste, a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Paraguay tea 76% connected

See Mate, the leaf of the Brazilian holly.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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