Rooibos
, or Aspalathus linearis, 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 herbal tea that is called rooibos, bush tea, red tea,
or redbush tea.
The tea has been popular in Southern Africa for generations, and
since the 2000s has gained popularity internationally. The tea has an
earthy flavour that is similar to yerba mate or tobacco. Rooibos was
formerly classified as Psoralea but is now thought to be part of
Aspalathus. The specific name of linearis was given by Burmanm for the
plant's linear growing structure and needle-like leaves.
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