Rooi bush - Specimen details

Rooi bush - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 77143

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Plant Name 57.01 LEGUMINOSAE-PAPILIONOIDEAE Aspalathus linearis Entry Book Number 21.1983
Artefact Name Rooi bush Vernacular Name
Iso Country South Africa TDWG Region South Africa
Parts Held Rooi bush Geography Description Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Uses Rooi bushUse: User: Not defined TDWG use
Storage Bottles, boxes etc Related Items
Donor Pharm Soc GB Donor No
Donor Date 22/08/1983 Donor Notes South African Exhibition 1907
Collector Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date
Exhibition Expedition
Number Components Publication
Notes: Accompanying notice reads: 'Cape 'Rooi' Bush. Of recent years, one of the most popular beverages in the form of 'Rooi' Bush or Red Bush has come into public favour. It is largely used by the Elite of the Rutal Districts, and is valued for its soothing eff, ect upon the system. Dyspeptics, and those troubled with nervous disorders, drink this charming beverage with impunity. It can be infused in the same way as ordinary tea, allowing one teaspoon for every cup desired. Allow the beverage to infuse for five m, inutes. Samples and all information obtained from the South African Exhibition, London, 1907.' Botanical name inferred from vernacular name and geography. Card catalogue entry is classified under 'Native Name Only - Leaves.'

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