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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.;