Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria aiton

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

1. Yaupon Holly Marker

Inscription. The main ingredient in Timucua Black Drink; used to induce vomiting during purging rituals to cleanse the body and spirit. The leaves, when boiled alone, were also used to lower blood pressure, treat wounds, and as mouthwash.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Science & Medicine.

Location. 29° 54.386′ N, 81° 18.924′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. It can be reached from the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Magnolia Ave, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cassia (here, next to this marker); Sweetgum (here, next to this marker); Galberry (here, next to this marker); Prickly Pear Cactus (here, next to this marker); Coontie Palm (a few steps from this marker); Mandarin Orange (a few steps from this marker); Coontie (a few steps from this marker); The Timucuan Way Of Life (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

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Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024

2. Yaupon Holly Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.