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Aspalathus linearis
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thumb|Flowers thumb|Plant Rooibos ( ; , ), or , is a broom-like member of the plant family Fabaceae that grows in South Africa's Fynbos biome. The leaves are used to make a caffeine-free herbal infusion that has been popular in Southern Africa for generations. Since the 2000s, rooibos has gained popularity internationally, with an earthy flavour and aroma that is similar to those of yerba mate or tobacco.
OverviewAI-generated
Aspalathus linearis, commonly known as red bush, is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It belongs to the order Fabales and the class Magnoliopsida within the phylum Tracheophyta. The scientific name for this taxon is Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.) R.Dahlgren.
Records indicate that this species is found in South Africa. Various databases contain 731 occurrences and 107 records associated with the plant. These records are held by institutions including US, NY, A, and BOLUS. Additionally, 31 media files are available for this species.
In food products, Aspalathus linearis is categorized as rooibos. Nutritional data for these products lists 4 kcal of energy, 0.7 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.4 grams of sugars per serving. The products also contain 0.31 grams of salt and have a nutriscore of b.
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Species
Aspalathus linearis
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderFabales
- FamilyFabaceae
Common Name: red bush
via GBIF · Kew POWO
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 107
- With media
- 31
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Collections
- US, NY, A, BOLUS
- Recorded in
- South Africa
Nutrition · Open Food Facts
Typical values per 100 g · averaged across 42 products
- Energy
- 4 kcal
- Fat
- 0 g
- — of which saturates
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.7 g
- — of which sugars
- 0.4 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Salt
- 0.31 g
via Open Food Facts · ODbL
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- Production and processing
- Use
- Chemical composition
- Grading
- History
- Life history and reproduction
- US trademark controversy
- Legal protection of the name ''rooibos''
- Environmental concerns
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|Flowers thumb|Plant Rooibos ( ; , ), or , is a broom-like member of the plant family Fabaceae that grows in South Africa's Fynbos biome. The leaves are used to make a caffeine-free herbal infusion that has been popular in Southern Africa for generations. Since the 2000s, rooibos has gained popularity internationally, with an earthy flavour and aroma that is similar to those of yerba mate or tobacco.
Outside of Southern Africa, it is called bush tea, red tea, or redbush tea (predominantly in Great Britain). The name rooibos is Afrikaans deriving from , meaning . The name is protected in South Africa and has protected designation of origin status in the EU.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Aspalathus linearis” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.