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Carpobrotus, genus Carpobrotusnoun
a caryophyllaceous genus of Carpobrotus
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Carpobrotusnoun
A genus of plants in the family Aizoaceae, includes sea figs and highway ice plant.
Etymology: καρπός + βρωτός
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Carpobrotus
Carpobrotus, commonly known as pigface, ice plant, sour fig, Hottentot fig, and clawberry is a genus of ground-creeping plants with succulent leaves and large daisy-like flowers. The name comes from the Ancient Greek karpos "fruit" and brotos "edible", referring to its edible fruits.The genus includes some 12 to 20 accepted species. Most are endemic to South Africa, but there are at least four Australian species and one South American.
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carpobrotus
Carpobrotus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Aizoaceae, commonly known as ice plants or Hottentot figs. These plants are native to South Africa but have spread to various other parts of the world, where they are often considered invasive species. Carpobrotus plants are succulent and have bright, daisy-like flowers in a range of colors. They are often used in landscaping due to their drought tolerance and ability to effectively combat soil erosion.
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Carpobrotus
Carpobrotus is a genus of ground-creeping plants with succulent leaves and large daisy-like flowers. The name refers to the edible fruits. It comes from the Greek karpos and brota. There are about 25 species in the genus, with a worldwide distribution. They are mostly South African, and there is one species in South America and four in Australia. Various Carpobrotus species are invasive introduced species in suitable climates throughout the world. C. glaucescens is noted for its salty fruit, a rare property in fruits.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of carpobrotus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of carpobrotus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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