
Fabaceae FAMILY
Cyclopia intermedia
Cyclopia intermedia
Edibility
4/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Cyclopia intermedia is an erect, much-branched shrub This species is one of the major sources of honeybush tea. It is collected in large quantities from the wild and is also sometimes cultivated. The tea is commonly drunk in S. Africa and is also becoming more popular on a global basis.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeSouthern Africa - S. Africa (Cape Province)
HabitatNot known