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Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N.E.Br.  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesCarpobrotus edulis (L.) N.E.Br. 
BibliographyGen. S. Afr. Fl. Pl. [E.P. Phillips]: 249 (1926)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands and rocks
Descriptionstems trailing, rooting, leaves opposite, triquetrous, falcate, 5-11cm, flowers solitary, 8-10mm across, leaflets of perianth in time pale rose
Size5-10cm
Colorpale yellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAbryanthemum edule (L.) Rothm.
Carpobrotus edulis var. chrysophthalmus C.D.Preston & P.D.Sell
Carpobrotus edulis ssp. parviflorus Wisur & Glen
Mesembryanthemum edule L.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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