Aspalathus alpestris
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It can lie along the ground and has spreading branches. These can be 1 m long. Young branches have rusty hairs. The leaves are flat and simple. They are 10-20 mm long by 1-5 mm wide and have a spine at the tip.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In South Africa it grows between 70-1,060 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for tea drinks.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea