Angular sea-fig
Angular sea-fig
Angular sea-fig (Carpobrotus acinaciformis), also known as Sour fig or Hottentot fig, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to South Africa but has become naturalized in many other parts of the world.
Pronunciation
- /ˈæŋɡjʊlər siː fɪɡ/
Etymology
The term "Angular sea-fig" is derived from the plant's angular leaves and its proximity to the sea. The genus name Carpobrotus comes from the Greek words karpos meaning "fruit" and brota meaning "edible". The species name acinaciformis is derived from the Latin words acinaces meaning "scimitar" or "short sword" and forma meaning "shape", referring to the shape of the plant's leaves.
Description
Angular sea-fig is a creeping, mat-forming succulent species and a member of the Ice plant family. It has angular, fleshy leaves and large, daisy-like flowers that are typically bright magenta, but can also be yellow or white. The fruit is an edible fig-like structure.
Related Terms
- Aizoaceae: The family of flowering plants that Angular sea-fig belongs to.
- Succulent plant: A plant with parts that are thickened, fleshy and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions.
- Ice plant: A common name for plants within the Aizoaceae family.
- Carpobrotus: A genus of ground-creeping plants with succulent leaves in the family Aizoaceae, native to South Africa.
See Also
- Carpobrotus edulis: A species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae, native to South Africa, also known as the "Highway Ice Plant".
- Invasive species: A species that is not native to a specific location, and that has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Angular sea-fig
- Wikipedia's article - Angular sea-fig
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