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Aspalathus

Aspalathus

9.9
A group of South African shrubs with pea-like flowers, some used for herbal tea
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The unique flowers of Aspalathus attract a variety of pollinators in South Africa.

Examples

  • Some herbal teas are made from plants belonging to Aspalathus.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Aspalathus genus in the Cape region.

  • The Aspalathus plant thrives in the South African climate.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Aspalathus for its unique flowers.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Aspalathus genus in the Cape region.

  • The unique flowers of Aspalathus attract a variety of pollinators in South Africa.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Aspalathus for its unique flowers.

Compounds

Aspalathus cedcarbergensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A South African shrub with flat pointed leaves and yellow flowers used to make herbal tea

Aspalathus linearis
  • Specialized
9.9

A South African shrub with flat pointed leaves and yellow flowers whose dried leaves make rooibos tea

Surface Forms

Aspalathus singular
Aspalathuses plural

Etymology

Aspalathus comes from the old Greek plant name aspalathos, which was used for small 'shrubs' and is famous because it includes the rooibos tea plant. So, Aspalathus today is the scientific name for a group of South African small, bushy plants in the pea family.