yaupons
/ˈjɔpɑnz/
noun
- An evergreen shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, with red or yellow berries and leaves that contain caffeine.
- We planted several yaupons along the fence for year-round greenery.
- Native Americans used yaupons to make a tea called black drink.
- The yaupons in the backyard are full of bright red berries this winter.