Viscum continuum
E. Mey. ex Sprague
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Description
Viscum continuum is a parasitic shrub in the Santalaceae family that grows attached to other plants in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The stems are used for tea, typically chopped and browned before brewing.
Traditional Uses
The stems are used for tea. They are probably chopped and browned.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa* Southern Africa,
References (2)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 100
- 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
