Metalasia densa

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2-3 m tall. The young branches have white hairs. The leaves are often twisted. They are 2-15 mm long. The flower heads have 3-5 flowers.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The stems and leaves are used for tea drinks.

Edible parts

Stem - tea, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gnaphalium densum Lam.; Gnaphalium polyanthos Thunb.; Metalasia aristata DC.; Metalasia polyanthos (Thunb.) D. Don; Metalasia stricta Less.;