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Aspalathus linearis
About
Rooibos, or Aspalathus linearis, is a broom-like member of the plant family Fabaceae that grows in South Africa's Fynbos biome. The leaves are used to make a caffeine-free herbal infusion that has been popular in Southern Africa for generations. Since the 2000s, rooibos has gained popularity internationally, with an earthy flavour and aroma that is similar to those of yerba mate or tobacco.
- Family
- Fabaceae
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Aspalathus linearis
- Slug
- aspalathus-linearis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Aspalathus
- Species
- linearis
- Wikidata QID
- Q272181
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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