Just to prove the maxim “right plant, right place” this Carpobrotus edulis is thriving on the North Devon dunes. The Hottentot Fig’s ability to grow in places that would appear inhospitable to the majority of sensible flora has allowed it to become invasive in places as far reaching as New Zealand and the Mediterranean. It was introduced to these innocent lands by us clever folk to do what it does so well, stablilising soils. It didn’t take long for us to switch allegiance and chastised the “thug” for getting a little over exuberant. Another case of man not being quite so smart has he thought he was. Notwithstanding I am still impressed by its success, in the same way that you would a cunning diamond hoist or an adept pickpocket. Still the lemon flowers gave my heart a zing and its tolerance to these seemingly sterile conditions, my admiration. It is after all only doing what everyone is trying to do, survive, and in doing that it achieves what we often fail to do, look pretty.
Off The Edge Gardening 
It is amazing to me how many figs there are! I had no idea there was a creepy crawling one
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Think it is big in California. Probably too big. What is that noise outside? Perhaps you should look out your window ……… (sorry getting ready for Halloween!)
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Thug like you said or a weed in some places; desired by others… the old story 😉
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Glad to hear your ‘thug’ is serving a useful purpose. There has been a campaign here to eliminate Scotch Broom, but it’s proving to be an impossible task.
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I really like the look & colour of the leaves.
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Very succulent, I wonder if it is edible?
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=) the ‘edulis’ suggests so
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Of course! and the fig bit too 🙂
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nom nom nom
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Hello! I was hoping to talk to the photographer for the first image. I am a Master’s Candidate and would love to use this image as the backdrop for my Thesis Defense! Thank you!
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Hello Eduardo, thanks for asking, I’ll email you. 😊
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