Question: are yaupon holly berries edible?
Answer: Yaupon Leaves Are Safe, but Don't Eat the Berries. The botanical name for yaupon (Texas holly) is Ilex vomitoria. ... However, the berries of yaupon and the other hollies are considered highly toxic to humans. As few as six berries have caused a child to vomit, and 20-30 berries have caused fatalities in children.