Amelia

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Posted: 06 Jun 2023


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Carpobrotus

Carpobrotus
Common names include Sea Fig, Western Iceplant, Coastal Iceplant, Baby Sun-Rose, Angled Pigface, I can't understand the 'Pigface' name.

Carpobrotus edulis is a southern African plant. Introduced to Europe, the plant can be found entirely naturalised in some coastal habitats, particularly sea cliffs and sand-dunes in the south west of the UK. The plant tends be quite invasive, spreading and forming continuous mats over large areas. It does look stunning, but there may some problems with it. First of all it is not indigenous, and is colonising this area to the detriment of other natives such as thrift. Also it is a succulent and holds on to water, becoming heavy in wet weather. Whole mats of it can become dislocated from the cliffs causing rock falls.

Carpobrotus edulis at Budleigh Saltern

Nouchetdu38, Annemarie, Fotofan, and 16 other people have particularly liked this photo


14 comments - The latest ones
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm
Splendid...
2 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
I love the way, Amelia, the centre of the flower glows. It seems it is radiating sunlight. Best wishes, Joe
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A lovely image, Amelia. We have a very similar plant which is native and helps to stabilise the coastal dunes. I agree though, that invasive plants can be a real problem.
2 years ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Splendide agréable journée.
2 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
See not only here that this beautiful invader is invasive !
2 years ago.
 John Lawrence
John Lawrence
Great pic and narrative Amelia
2 years ago.
 John Lawrence
John Lawrence
Thanks for posting to the
All Flowers Group

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www.ipernity.com/group/194694
2 years ago.
 RHH
RHH
Lovely photo, Amelia. Was amused by your reference to being only able to walk four miles. That's more than most people walk in a week.
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Really a beauty ! Nice macro, Amelia !
2 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
A lovely flower but one of many that are proving to be a problem
2 years ago.
 Ed Synchro
Ed Synchro club
The macro shot is full of detail with great colours
2 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Beautiful Image Ammelia.
Have a great day.
TOZ
2 years ago.
 Fotofan
Fotofan club
super Aufnahme
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
most beautiful amelia
2 years ago.

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