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Aspalathus sp., Cape Gorse

Aspalathus sp.

Cape Gorse
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: South Africa
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPink flowersThorny or spinySpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
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Aspalathus, the genus to which the Rooibos Tea plant belongs, is endemic to South Africa.

Species of Aspalathus has never been developed into garden plants, although many attractive species show great potential as garden plants.


Similar plants:


Aspalathus sp., Cape Gorse. Aspalathus burchelliana
Aspalathus burchelliana
Aspalathus sp., Cape Gorse. Aspalathus burchelliana
Aspalathus burchelliana


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