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Sally-my-handsome

Carpobrotus acinaciformis

Sally-my-handsome is a fun and colorful plant that grows close to the ground. It has thick, fleshy leaves and bright yellow or pink flowers that look like little stars!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Sally-my-handsome is a sprawling succulent groundcover with thick, triangular green leaves. It produces large, vibrant, daisy-like flowers, typically in brilliant magenta, pink, or yellow hues, making it stand out as a bright carpet.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyAizoaceaeGenusCarpobrotus
Sally-my-handsome
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Sally-my-handsome

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It can completely cover huge areas, like a living carpet!

Its roots are so strong they can hold back sand dunes!

Sailors used its juicy fruits to fight scurvy long ago!

Some people use its leaves to make soothing poultices!

Special abilities

Ability

Water Tank Leaves

Sally-my-handsome has fleshy, triangular leaves that store water, helping it survive in dry, coastal environments.

Ability

Rooty Anchor

Its extensive root system can hold soil in place, preventing erosion on sandy dunes and slopes.

Ability

Sweet Fruit Bait

Sally-my-handsome produces sweet, edible fruits that attract animals, helping to spread its seeds far and wide.

Measurements & details

Height
10-30 cm
Spread
100-500 cm
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits vibrant flowers for nectar.

eats

Black rat

Rattus rattus

Feeds on its sweet, fig-like fruits.

eats

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Browses on its succulent leaves.

eats

Human

Homo sapiens

Harvests ripe fruits for a tart snack.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Sally-my-handsome?

10-30 cm

How wide does Sally-my-handsome spread?

100-500 cm

How big are the flowers on Sally-my-handsome?

5-10 cm

When does Sally-my-handsome bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Sally-my-handsome edible?

Yes

Is Sally-my-handsome toxic?

None

What is Sally-my-handsome's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Sally-my-handsome pollinated?

Insect

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