linearis

The understory contains Dicranopteris linearis, Freycinetia storckii, and Cyathea spp. tree ferns.

Samoan tropical moist forests 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

Dense areas of staghorn fern (Dicranopteris linearis) often occur in the understory with the shrubs Macropiper puberulum and Psychotria insularum.

Tongan tropical moist forests 2008

Others, like the distinctive umbrella fern (Dicranopteris linearis), are tropical in origin and would not normally be found this far south, but are protected from frosts and cold winds by the warm, steamy atmosphere.

Northland temperate forests 2008

Herbaceous elements are present and include Plantago linearis, Bouteloua hirsuta, and Commelina coelestis.

San Lucan xeric scrub 2008

The lakes and their surrounds have diverse vegetation which includes several threatened and locally endemic species such as Brachyscombe linearis, Ranunculuus recens lacustris, and Hydratella inconspicua.

Fiordland temperate forests 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

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

Sporobolus indicus is the most common grass with the ferns Pteridium aquilinum and Dicranopteris linearis also present; S. indicus grassland covers close to 25% of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

Fiji tropical dry forests 2007