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 |
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