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..., is a traditional South American drink made from the leaves of the [[Ilex Paraguariensis]] plant. The term "mate" is derived from the Quechua word "mati", which mea * [[Ilex Paraguariensis]]: The scientific name for the plant from which mate is derived.

...rposes. The term is most commonly associated with the plant species ''Ilex paraguariensis'', from which the popular South American beverage [[Yerba Mate]] is derived ...n the preparation of the beverage [[Yerba Mate]]. The leaves of the ''Ilex paraguariensis'' plant are dried, chopped, and ground into a powdery mixture that is steep