Mesembryanthemum

Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme Linnaeus

Native to South Africa, but is naturalised in many other regions throughout the world, notably Australia, California and the Mediterranean, all of which share a similar climate. It is resistant to harsh coastal climatic conditions and to salt. It easily spreads by seed and from segmentation (any shoot segment can produce roots) and has escaped from cultivation and become an invasive species. It is now common along highways, beaches and in other landscapes. Parts of the coastline of many countries in mild climate areas are completely covered by this invasive plant that compete with native species.

 

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