Hottentot's Fig is a succulent plant with yellow or orange flowers and bright red fruits. Also known as ice plant or carpobrotus edulis, this plant belongs to the Aizoaceae family and is native to South Africa. Other synonyms for Hottentot's Fig include pigface, sea fig, and sour fig. These names refer to the plant's plump, fleshy leaves, which were traditionally used as food by Indigenous Australians. In recent years, Hottentot's Fig has become popular as a groundcover plant in gardens and landscaping projects due to its drought tolerance and vibrant colors.
