Aspalathus

Thinking the plant was actually another endangered species, Aspalathus cliffortiifolia, the workers had a sample tested, which revealed its true identity.

Tew's Day! dragonsflame71 2009

Certain genera have undergone massive diversification — the 10 largest genera account for 21.5 percent of the flora — with the two most speciose being Erica (Ericaceae: 658 species) and Aspalathus (Fabaceae: 257 species).

Biological diversity in the Cape Floristic Region 2008

Agricultural development is encroaching on natural areas even in the mountains, where impoverished soils previously limited agriculture; farming of rooibos tea, (Aspalathus linearis), honeybush tea (Cyclopia spp.), cut flowers (mainly Proteaceae), and, of course, vineyards pose a significant threat to the remaining vegetation.

Biological diversity in the Cape Floristic Region 2008

In total, Erica and Aspalathus in the family Fabaceae, as well as 11 other genera have more than 100 species.

Lowland fynbos and renosterveld 2008

Genera tend to be exceptionally speciose: Erica and Aspalathus (Fabaceae) and 11 other genera have more than 100 species each.

Montane fynbos and renosterveld 2008

More from Dawna Ehman of Inner Alchemy Tea Co. - about the origins and properties of rooibos tea: Rooibos is produced by oxidizing the green needles of Aspalathus linearis, a wild broom-like shrub native to South Africa.

News from the Nose: Perfumed Tea from Ayala Moriel and Gift Guide Ayala Sender 2007

Here is more information from Dawna Ehman about the properties of rooibos tea: Rooibos is produced by oxidizing the green needles of Aspalathus linearis, a wild broom-like shrub native to South Africa.

Archive 2007-11-01 Ayala Sender 2007

More from Dawna Ehman of Inner Alchemy Tea Co. - about the origins and properties of rooibos tea: Rooibos is produced by oxidizing the green needles of Aspalathus linearis, a wild broom-like shrub native to South Africa.

Archive 2007-11-01 Ayala Sender 2007

Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos tea), originating from South Africa, is now traded globally in the fast-growing speciality tea industry.

Biodiversity in Africa 2007

Here is more information from Dawna Ehman about the properties of rooibos tea: Rooibos is produced by oxidizing the green needles of Aspalathus linearis, a wild broom-like shrub native to South Africa.

Immortelle l'Amour Tea Ayala Sender 2007