Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service

Dried spice berries from the native plant Lindera benzoin can serve as a lovely hat garnish, or as a tasty snack for black bears.

Dried spice berries from the native plant Lindera benzoin can serve as a lovely hat garnish, or as a tasty snack for black bears.

Host Amanda McNulty explains why white oak acorns are preferred by foragers over red oak acorns.

Host Amanda McNulty explains why white oak acorns are preferred by foragers over red oak acorns.

Yaupon holly is a native plant that grows in the warmer parts of the eastern United States and is our only plant that contains caffeine.

Yaupon holly is a native plant that grows in the warmer parts of the eastern United States and is our only plant that contains caffeine.

Host Amanda McNulty explains how iced tea became a fast-growing sensation during the 20th century.

Host Amanda McNulty explains how iced tea became a fast-growing sensation during the 20th century.

Camellia sinensis is easily grown in South Carolina if you want to harvest tender young leaves and have your own home-grown tea.

Camellia sinensis is easily grown in South Carolina if you want to harvest tender young leaves and have your own home-grown tea.