Cyclopia longifolia
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The leaflets are narrowly sword shaped and curved at the edges. The flowers are bright yellow.
The name is ambiguous.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In South Africa it grows between 300-360 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