Carpobrotus aequilaterus
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| Carpobrotus aequilaterus | |
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| Carpobrotus aequilaterus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Carpobrotus |
| Species: | C. aequilaterus |
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| Carpobrotus aequilaterus | |
Carpobrotus aequilaterus is naturalised in California and Mexico. It is also known as the Sea Fig.
The plant grows along the coast from sea level and up to 100 metres higher. It can be found in California, Mexico, New South Wales and Tasmania.[1]
Description
Carpobrotus aequilaterus has an edible fruit. Their flavour is said to be like strawberry but they have a poor structure. The flowers are pollinated by bees although the flowers are hermaphrodite. The plants grow from 8 to 72 inches high.[1]
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