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Sea fig, Carpobrotus chilensis (Molina) NE
Br. or C. aequilaterus, Aizoaceae. Succulent, thick
leaved plant of the upper tide zone. Extensive colonies, thick
like mats, three sided succulent leave, smooth margins to 4
inches. Rose to rose violet, magenta flowers to 2 inches, numerous
petals and stamens. Found on coastal sand bluffs, dunes,
above tide zone.
Edible fruit. |