Metalasia densa
(Lam.) P. O. Karis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMetalasia densa, the bristle bush or blombos, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to South Africa and Lesotho. A perennial shrub reaching 2.5 m (8 ft), it is fire-adapted.
Description
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.
Edible Uses
Stems and leaves are used for tea drinks.
Traditional Uses
The stems and leaves are used for tea drinks.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 36
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
