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Carpobrotus edulis Pigface or Hottentot fig

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Family: Aizoaceae

Priority: Low

A creeping perennial plant from South Africa which has naturalised. It has triangular succulent leaves which are often tinged red. Flowering in spring and summer and the large white or yellow flowers fading to pink. Fruits are eaten by birds, spreading the seeds.

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