Daisy tea
Athrixia elata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows less than 1 m high.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Bostwana, Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kaffir tea, Umnondvo, Wildetee