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Carpobrotus

Common names include Sea Fig, Western Iceplant, Coastal Iceplant, Baby Sun-Rose, Angled Pigface, I can't understand the 'Pigface' name.

Carpobrotus edulis is a southern African plant. Introduced to Europe, the plant can be found entirely naturalised in some coastal habitats, particularly sea cliffs and sand-dunes in the south west of the UK. The plant tends be quite invasive, spreading and forming continuous mats over large areas. It does look stunning, but there may some problems with it. First of all it is not indigenous, and is colonising this area to the detriment of other natives such as thrift. Also it is a succulent and holds on to water, becoming heavy in wet weather. Whole mats of it can become dislocated from the cliffs causing rock falls.

Carpobrotus edulis at Budleigh Saltern
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14 comments

©UdoSm said:

Splendid...
11 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the way, Amelia, the centre of the flower glows. It seems it is radiating sunlight. Best wishes, Joe
11 months ago

tiabunna said:

A lovely image, Amelia. We have a very similar plant which is native and helps to stabilise the coastal dunes. I agree though, that invasive plants can be a real problem.
11 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Splendide agréable journée.
11 months ago ( translate )

Xata said:

See not only here that this beautiful invader is invasive !
11 months ago

John Lawrence said:

Great pic and narrative Amelia
11 months ago ( translate )

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11 months ago

RHH said:

Lovely photo, Amelia. Was amused by your reference to being only able to walk four miles. That's more than most people walk in a week.
11 months ago

Ulrich John said:

Really a beauty ! Nice macro, Amelia !
11 months ago ( translate )

Peter Castell said:

A lovely flower but one of many that are proving to be a problem
11 months ago

Ed Synchro said:

The macro shot is full of detail with great colours
11 months ago

TOZ said:

Beautiful Image Ammelia.
Have a great day.
TOZ
11 months ago

Fotofan said:

super Aufnahme
11 months ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

most beautiful amelia
11 months ago ( translate )