Hottentot fig flower centre (Carpobrotus edulis) Science Image
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Hottentot fig flower centre (Carpobrotus edulis)
Ref: hot8Description:
This creeping perennial plant has tapering waxy succulent leaves. The flowers have numerous overlapping petals arranged like a fringe around the stamens. The plant produces an edible fig-like fruit. It is native to South Africa, but has been inntroduced worldwide.
