Real sour fig
Carpobrotus muirii
Family: Aizoaceae
What it is like
A trailing plant. The flowers are large and mauve.
There are about 25 Carpobrotus species. Also put in the family Mesembryanthemaceae. It is an unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten as a snack. They can be stored. They are used in sweet preserves.
The fruit are sold.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from cuttings or by replanting from rooted runners.
Its other names
Local names
Suurvye, Suurvytjie