Cyclopia genistoides
(L.) R. Br.
Bush tea, Honeybush tea
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Description
A shrub. The stems are yellowish. The leaves have 3 leaflets. They are on short stalks. The leaflets are oblong. The flowers are yellow. They have a sweet smell. The fruit are oblong pods.
Edible Uses
The stems, leaves, and flowers are used to make tea drinks, cold beverages, and as food flavoring.
Traditional Uses
The stems, leaves and flowers are all used to make tea drinks. They are also used for ice drinks and to flavour food.
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Distribution
It grows well in Mediterranean climates. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Other Information
It is a cultivated food plant.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 9.3 | 1024 | 245 | 6.5 | — | — | 7.6 | 0.9 |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Duinetee, Teeblommetjie, Wildetee
References (14)
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- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 104
- Fox, F. W. & Young, M. E. N., 1982, Food from the Veld. Delta Books. p 225
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 256
- ILDIS Legumes of the World http:www:ildis.org/Legume/Web
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- van Wyk, B., 2005, Food Plants of the World. An illustrated guide. Timber press. p 167
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