Latin name: Carpobrotus chilensis (Molina) N.E. Br. Pronunciation: kar-po-BRO-tus chil-EN-sis Common name: Sea fig Family: Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold) Habitat: Coastal strand, coastal sage scrub to 300', probably native to South Africa Blooming period: April to September Name derivations: 1) Carpobrotus 2) chilensis |
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