Aspalathus callosa L.

An ascending or erect shrublet 0.15-0.4(-0.6) m tall. Young branches glabrous, pale yellow, sulcate. Leaflets linear, (2.5-)4-15 x 0.5-3 mm. Inflorescence an ovate or subglobose raceme of 10-25 flowers. Bract lanceolate, (3-)3.5-7.5 x 0.8-3 mm, acuminate, subglabrous, occasionally with a shallow tooth on each side. Pedicel 1-2 mm long, glabrous. Bracteoles (2.2-)3-7.5 x 0.6-1.2 mm. Calyx lobes triangular-ovate, overlapping at base, 2-4.2 mm long, acute-acuminate. Standard blade 6-8 x 5-7.5 mm, back and sides ± recurved. Wing blades 4.5-6.3 x 2-2.5 mm. Keel blades (3.7-)4-5 x 2-2.8 mm. Pistil: ovules 4. Pod 8.5-12.5 x 3.3-4 mm.