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Sea Fig (Carpobrotus aequilaterus) is a perennial shrub or subshrub native to coastal regions of New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia. Sea Fig (Latin: Carpobrotus aequilaterus, family Caryophyllaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sea Fig is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sea Fig is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family native to NSW, SOA, VIC, and WAU. Sea Fig (Carpobrotus aequilaterus) thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant but can also handle moist conditions.
Sea Fig grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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