Bush tea
Cyclopia buxifolia
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for tea.
It makes an attractive tea drink.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cyclopia cordifolia Benth.; Cyclopia latifolia Benth.; Cyclopia latifolia DC,; Genista buxifolia Burm. f.;