Vlei tea
Cyclopia subternata
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A compact shrub. It grows about 1 m tall. The flowers are in large heads and are bright yellow. The flowers then turn red and fade to brown.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical 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 used as tea drinks.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea, stems - tea, flowers - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Probably now Cyclopia falcata;