Cliffortia ilicifolia
Linn.
Evergreen oak
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Description
A subtropical tree in the Rosaceae family, one of approximately 115 Cliffortia species found mostly in South Africa.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to brew tea.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Notes
There are about 115 Cliffortia species. They are mostly in South Africa.
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 204
