Carpobrotus quadrifidus

Family: Aizoaceae

What it is like

A succulent shrub. The stems are trailing. They can be 2.5 m long. They are 4-6 angled. The leaves are 3 angled. They are 8-14 cm long by 1.8-2.5 cm wide. The flowers occur singly and are white to pink. The fruit has 13-22 sections. It is a fleshy berry.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in coastal regions and sandy lowlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten as a snack. They are also stored.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Carpobrotus quadrifidus var. rosea L. Bolus; Carpobrotus sauerae Schwaites;