Botanical name

Cyclopia genistoides var. genistoides

Family

Fabaceae

Common Name

Heuningtee, Honeybush Tea

Status

Near Threatened

Cyclopia genistoides
Cyclopia genistoides
Cyclopia genistoides
Cyclopia genistoides
Cyclopia genistoides
Cyclopia genistoides

Description

Robust, erect shrub, resprouting from a woody base, up to 2m. Leaves 3-foliolate, leaflets hairless, narrow, needle-like with edges rolled under; bears clusters of striking, bright yellow, scented flowers, fading brownish at centre as they age.

Cyclopia genistoides is the original 'heuningtee' (Honey Bush Tea). Today other species are also harvested commercially.

Habitat

Flats and slopes, lowland fynbos

Flower Date

September to November.