Bush tea
Cyclopia falcata
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
The bacteria producing nodules are by Burkholderia tuberum.
Where it is found
It grows in Mediterranean climate areas. It can grow in arid places. It occurs on Table Mountain sandstone between 550-1,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The stems, leaves and flowers are all used for tea drinks.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea, stems - tea, flowers - tea
How it is grown
It re-grows from a woody rootstock after fire.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cyclopia subternata Vogel; Cyclopia vogelii var. falcata Harv.;