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Hottentot fig or Sea fig
Carpobrotus edulis
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Description:
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Facts:
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This is a rather attractive plant with fleshy leaves which originally came from the South African Cape region. Forms dense stands where conditions are favourable that drive out native species purely by out competing them. Often grows in inaccessible locations making removal very difficult. Can also fix salts into the soil making it undesirable for other species. |
Introduced: |
Mid
1800's
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Origin:
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South
Africa - The Cape
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Location:
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Southern
England particularly Devon and Cornwall on cliffs and rocks near the
sea.
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Status:
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Increasing
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Problems:
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Comments:
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| Displacing endangered native species of plants in nationally important habitats. | |||