Aizoon canariense

Taxonomy and growth

Family

Aizoaceae

Genus

Aizoon

Flower type

hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

Edible herb^[1]. There are no edible uses listed for Aizoon canariense.

Environment

Range

Mediterranean - North Africa and the Canaries.

Habitat

Not known

Light

full sun

Shade tolerance

light shade

Water

moderate

Soil textures

sandy, loamy, clay

Soil pH

acid, neutral, alkaline

Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil

No

Drought

intolerant

Related plants

• Carpobrotus acinaciformisHottentot Fig
• Carpobrotus aequilaterusSea Fig
• Carpobrotus deliciosusSweet Hottentot Fig
• Carpobrotus edulisHottentot Fig

References

1. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

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