Carpobrotus edulis aka Freeway Iceplant

Carpobrotus edulis, also known as hottentot-fig, sour fig, ice plant, or highway ice plant, is a ground-creeping plant native to South Africa. This evergreen, spreading or trailing shrub has succulent stems that can form mats over 3m in length. The fleshy, curved leaves are triangular in cross-section and can reach up to 15cm in length. Solitary yellow flowers, fading to pink and measuring up to 15cm in diameter, may appear and be followed by yellow, fig-like fruits. Belonging to the Aizoaceae family, this perennial succulent can also be found in the Mediterranean, Australia, and California. Its dense root system supports a creeping branched stem, while the trihedral, fleshy leaves are bright green with reddish edges. Carpobrotus edulis produces yellowish or pinkish flowers and fleshy berries that ripen a few months after flowering, with each fruit containing 6-20 chambers housing 20-100 seeds. With proper care, this plant can thrive as a beautiful decoration for your home, although it can also spread like a weed in the wild.