Sea fig (Carpobrotus chilensis) | seeds, 10 pcs.

• Latin name: Carpobrotus chilensis
  
• Danish names: Hottentotfigen, chilensk hottentotfigen
  
• English names: Sea fig
  

The sea fig most likely originates from southern Africa, but has now spread to several places in the world. In some places, it has spread at the expense of local flora and is therefore considered invasive. Many are likely familiar with it from travels to Mediterranean countries, where it grows in many places as an ornamental plant.

It is a succulent-like, low-growing plant with thick green stems and leaves. It can extend its stems up to 2 meters, allowing it to spread rapidly. At the same time, it thrives in nutrient-poor, sandy soil and can withstand a fair amount of disturbance. This has made it a popular plant in coastal areas with many people.

The plant produces beautiful, large flowers that can form year-round. The flowers open in the morning and close again in the evening. Both the plant and the fruit are actually edible, but this is not something that is really utilized.