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Wildflowers of Europe

Carpobrotus edulis

Family : AIZOACEAE (Iceplant Family)
Common Name (UK) : Hottentot Fig
Common Name (DE) : Essbare Mittagsblume, Gelbe Mittagsblume, Pferdefeige, Hottentottenfeige
Common Name (FR) : Figue des Hottentots, Figue de mer, griffes de sorcière
Habitat : Native to South Africa but is naturalised in many other regions throughout the world
Remarks : In several parts of the world, notably Australia, California and the Mediterranean, all of which share a similar climate, the ice plant has escaped from cultivation and has become an invasive species.
First appearing : April
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :April 27, 2010
  • Location :Ile de Porquerolles, Provence, France.
    N42° 59.333' E6° 12.773'