Carpobrotus chilensis is a species of edible succulent plant known by the common name sea fig. It grows on coastal sand dunes and bluffs and is used as an ornamental plant. However, along with its relative C. edulis, it has invaded sections of the California coast at the expense of native vegetation, and is subject to control efforts.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Chilean sea fig being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Carpobrotus acinaciformis
- Carpobrotus rossii
- Carpobrotus virescens
- Carpobrotus glaucescens
- Carpobrotus deliciosus
- Carpobrotus edulis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Carpobrotus
- Species
- Carpobrotus chilensis
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