Tarchonanthus minor

Camphor bush

Shrub up to 2 m high in which the young branches and lower surface of the leaves are woody and whitish grey. Leaves oval and leathery, 1-2 cm long. Flower heads cream-coloured, about 0.5 cm in diameter, clustered at the end of the branches and half hidden by the leaves. Fruits densely hairy. Occurs especially on soils containing surface lime.

					As % of dry matter
				DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ca	P	Ref
Fresh browse, South
Africa				48.7	12.1	25.6	6.7	11.6	44.0	1.42	0.13	211