Carpobrotus acinaciformis

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Read about Carpobrotus acinaciformis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme, Linn. St. articulate, 2-3 ft. long, the young growth compressed: lvs. opposite, 2-3 in. long, scimitar-shaped (curved and thicker on one edge), the keel dilated: fls. purple, about 4 in. across, "the largest in the genus, the stigmas 14: fr. size of a gooseberry, and eaten by Hottentots..—Handsome. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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