Aspalathus linearis - Rooibos Tea Shrub - Indigenous South African Shrub - 10 Seeds Zucchini A squat pachycaule with a

A squat pachycaule with a smooth trunk that turns silver gray as it ages

and 30 cm in trunk diameter

strong and pest resistant crops

spectabilis is native to tropical America and has been introduced to Africa as an ornamental

tough and leathery

Aspalathus linearis - Rooibos Tea Shrub - Indigenous South African Shrub - 10 Seeds Zucchini A squat pachycaule with aRooibos Afrikaans for "red bush"; scientific name Aspalathus linearis is a broom like member of the legume family of plants growing in South Africa's fynbos. The generic name comes from the plant Calicotome Villosa, aspalathos in Greek. This plant has very similar growth and flowers to the red bush. The specific name linearis comes from the plant's linear growing structure and needle like leaves. The plant is used to make a herbal tea called rooibos