Found in a whole range of Cape Town lowland veld types, particularly seasonal wetlands in Cape Flats Dune Strandveld, this trailing perennial groundcover has delicate, lace-like foliage and pale pink-white flowers. These attract a diverse range of tiny insect pollinators and host a number of butterfly and moth species.
Brewing the leaves makes a medicinal tea that helps ease cramps and lower back pain—its called vrouebossie (or ‘women’s tea’) for a reason!
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