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Hottentot Fig, Carpobrotus edulis

Hottentot Fig, Carpobrotus edulis.

Hottentot Fig, Carpobrotus edulis	Hottentot Fig, Carpobrotus edulis

Ice Plant Carpobrotus edulis, Fig - Marigold or Ice Plant Family ( Aizoaceae ), Ice Plant. Also Called: Mesembryanthemum edulis, Cape Fig, Fig Marigold, Highway Iceplant, Pigface, Kaffir Fig, Sour Fig. Hottentot Fig is a perennial succulent from South Africa which has naturalised on the coasts of Southern and Western Europe including the UK. It has been used for years in California and Florida for erosion control. It now is considered invasive. It has triangular, fleshy, grey-green leaves borne on woody prostrate stems, and they taper at the end and and have a slight curve. Its has flowers from June to August, that are daisy-like, up to 5 inches across, they open up after noon time and turn pinkish later on in the day. The fruits are green, maturing to yellow , plump, flat at the top with several chambers. They are edible and can be used for a preserve. Height: Height about 1 - 2 feet. Spreading about 2 - 4 feet. Flowers: An array of colors including yellow, scarlet, magenta, red, and orange. Blooming Time: Mid March - April. Leaves: Evergreen, usually green, blue-green and fleshy. Elevation: 0 - 2,500 Feet. Habitat: Full Sun. Dry Soil. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to South Africa. Miscellaneous: Invasive.