| Plant: Perennial, succulent with many trailing stems to 3 feet long, forming mats. Invasive. |  |
| Flowers: Terminal on short or no stem 1 1/4 to 2 inches across, petals are magenta. |   |
| Leaf: Succulent, 3 sides, straight 1 1/2 to 3 inches long. |  |
| Flowering period: | April to September |
| Can be found here: | Too many places |
| Use | Used by early sailors to fight scurvy. |
| Native Plant: No | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Carpet-weed |
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| Similar Species: Hottentot Fig |
Date: 10/5/2005
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