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Carpobrotus deliciosus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus  
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FamilyAIZOACEAE
Genus speciesCarpobrotus deliciosus (L.Bolus) L.Bolus 
BibliographyAnn. Bolus Herb. 4: 109 (1927)
Native Ranges. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsands and rocks
Altitude0-800m
Descriptionstems trailing, leaves opposite, suberect, triquetrous, 1-3cm, sometimes finely serrate, reddish, flowers terminal, distinctly pedicellate, 6-8cm across, calyx 5-merous
Size5-20cm
Colorpurple, rose, white
Bloomspring, 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
SynonymsCarpobrotus dulcis L.Bolus
Carpobrotus fourcadei L.Bolus
Mesembryanthemum deliciosum L.Bolus
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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