Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Yaupon Holly
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023
1. Yaupon Holly Marker
Yaupon Holly
(Ilex Vomitoria)
American Indians made a tea referred to by the Colonials as the "Black Drink" from the leaves and stems of these bushes which contain large quantities of caffeine. The leaves were sun dried or roasted over a fire before being brewed in water.
A weak brew was used in social drinking as a welcome to begin a meeting or ceremony. The tea was brewed strong and drank in large quantities when used in a ritual cleansing process. This caused vomiting which the American Indians believed removed impurities from their physical body.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans.
Location. 32° 50.539′ N, 83° 36.234′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker can be reached from Heritage Trail south of Ocmulgee National Park Road, on the left when traveling south. The marker is just south of the Ocmulgee Mounds Visitors Center on the Heritage Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1207 Emery Hwy, Macon GA 31217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) 1933-1942 (a few steps from this marker); 17,000 Years of Continuous Human Habitation (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023
2. Yaupon Holly and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
