Macowania ericifolia
(Forssk.) B. L. Burtt & Grau
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves - tea
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Description
An herb in the family Asteraceae found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Southern Africa,
Notes
Not in The Plant List.
Synonyms
Antithrixia angustifolia Oliv. & HiernAster ansifer BosserAster ericifolius Forssk.Athrixia ericaefolia (Forssk.) DCDetris ericifolia (Forssk.) HiernDiplogon ericoides Raf.Diplopappus ericoides var. ericoidesFelicia ericifolia (Forssk.) Mendonca
References (1)
- Plowes, N. J. & Taylor, F. W., 1997, The Processing of Indigenous Fruits and other Wildfoods of Southern Africa. in Smartt, L. & Haq. (Eds) Domestication, Production and Utilization of New Crops. ICUC p 186 (As Antithrixia angustifolia)
