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Carpobrotus edulis var. rubescens Aizoaceae hottentot-fig
Carpobrotus edulis var. rubescens
© Paul Hackney
Carpobrotus edulis var. rubescens
Map updated: March 2008
Species Description:
Introduced from southern Africa, this succulent species has escaped from gardens at a few sites on the coast. In parts of Great Britain this plant is a nuisance on maritime rocks and any spread in Northern Ireland should be carefully monitored. Normally the Northern Ireland plant seems only to have reddish-purple flowers (var. rubescens).
All names: Carpobrotus edulis var. rubescens Druce

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