Carpobrotus edulis, also known as Hottentot Fig or Sea Fig, is a succulent plant species that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Aizoaceae and is a member of the genus Carpobrotus, which contains about 25 species.
Carpobrotus edulis is a trailing or creeping plant that can form dense mats on the ground. It has fleshy, triangular-shaped leaves that are up to 10 cm long and 6 cm wide. The leaves are usually green, but can turn reddish in strong sunlight. The plant produces large, showy flowers that are up to 10 cm in diameter and can be pink, purple, or yellow in color. The fruit is a succulent, edible berry that is up to 5 cm in diameter and can be red, pink, or purple in color.
Carpobrotus edulis is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and is popular for its attractive flowers and ability to grow in sandy or rocky soils. However, it is also considered an invasive species in many parts of the world, including Australia, Europe, and California, where it can outcompete native plant species and disrupt local ecosystems.
Reino: Plantae
Divisão: Magnoliophyta
Clado: Angiosperms
Clado: Eudicots
Clado: Eudicotiledóneas nucleares
Classe: Magnoliopsida
Ordem: Caryophyllales
Família: Aizoaceae
Género: Carpobrotus
Espécie: C. edulis
Tocha, Portugal
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Obrigado por ajudar a crescer a nossa comunidade Portuguesa no HIVE
Tenho tentado fazer por isso, mas parece que somos muito poucos.