Athrixia heterophylla

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It has a woody rootstock. It grows 45 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are felted underneath and has some teeth along the edge. The flower heads are pink or red.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

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

Aster heterophylla Thunb.;