Bush tea
Cyclopia sessiliflora
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
It is an at risk plant due to over harvesting.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
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
Its other names
Local names
Heidelberg tea, Honey-bush tea
Synonyms
Cyclopia brachypoda Benth.; Cyclopia vogelii var. brachypoda (Benth.) Harv.;