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Price: US$
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MPN: T1934B-34401842
SKU: B401842S
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The Carpobrotus are large, trailing, leaf succulent perennials. They have long stems that root at the nodes, with triangular leaves, occasionally tinged with red, that varies depending on the growing conditions. They grow on the Pacific coast of the Americas, in South Africa and southern Australia. The name Carpobrotus comes from the Greek for "edible fruit". Most species grow in coastal regions, and do well in sandy areas. They can be useful to hold drifting sand, and to colonize rapidly disturbed areas where water is of limited availability. They have been introduced and have been naturalized in many coastal areas of the world. Most species bloom in early summer and will take some frost.
Robust fleshy perennial plant with prostrate stems up to 1 m long. Leaves triangular in section, opposite bases stem-clasping, tips pointed. These act as water storage organs enabling the plant to survive hot dry summers on coastal cliffs and sand.
Flowers light purple 4-6 cm diameter
PACKAGE
20 x Seeds
