Carpobrotus Edulis Collection

Ice plant (Hottentot fig) (Carpobrotus edulis), yellow form, flowering in a dense carpet, Praia do Martinhal dunes, Portugal, Europe

Ice plant or Hottentot-fig, highway ice pant, pigface (Carpobrotus edulis) at the Costa Vicentina. The coast of the Algarve during spring. It is a neophyte and invasive species from southern africa

Hottentot fig (Carpobrotus edulis) on the cliff at Lizard Point, the most southerly point in mainland Britain, Cornwall, England, UK. November 2011

Hottentot Fig. Carpobrotus Edulis. Beetle

Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus edulis) C013 / 5418
Hottentot Fig (Carpobrotus edulis) flowering in summer

Ice Plant in western Cape NP, South Africa

Hottentot fig (Carpobrotus edulis) leaves and flowers. This South-African plant has spread to south-west England and the Isles of Scilly where it carpets soil on cliffs

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Discover the vibrant yellow blooms of Carpobrotus edulis, also known as the Ice Plant or Hottentot Fig, as it forms a dense carpet across the dunes of Praia do Martinhal in Portugal. This hardy succulent, native to Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean, is a popular sight along coastal highways and cliffs. With its attractive foliage and edible fruits, the Ice Plant, or "pigface, " is a cherished addition to many gardens and landscapes. Captured here in its yellow form, this Dorling Kindersley Collection image showcases the beauty and resilience of this fascinating plant, along with a curious beetle visitor.