Aspalathus angustifolia
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2.5 m tall. The young branches are pale yellow. The leaves have one leaflet. The flowers are bright yellow.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In South Africa it grows between 260-460 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
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Borbonia angustifolia Lam.; Borbonia lanceolata L.;