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Cyclopia meyeriana

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The leaflets are 10-22 mm long by 0.5-1 mm wide. The edges curve under. The flowers are yellow.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In South Africa it grows near streams between 1,000-1,800 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 leaves are used for tea drinks.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea


How it is grown


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