17 juin 2014
Hottentot Plant (Carpobrotus edulis)
Griffe de Sorcière
The coastal areas of Portugal & Spain are carpeted with these magnificent flowers.
Exists in two colours (Yellow & Pink).
The leaves are succulent and it's juice is used as an antiseptic.
The fruits are edible & looks like a fig.
The Portuguese navigators used to carry these figs during their expedition.
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