Carpanthea

Carpanthea, called vetkousie, is a genus of flowering plants in the iceplant family Aizoaceae, native to the southwest of the Cape Province of South Africa. Low-lying succulent annuals, their flowers and fruit are edible.

Species

Currently accepted species include:

• Carpanthea calendulacea <small>(Haw.) L.Bolus</small>
• Carpanthea pomeridiana <small>(L.) N.E.Br.</small>

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