Hottentot Fig (Noun)
Meaning
Low-growing South African succulent plant having a capsular fruit containing edible pulp.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The succulent enthusiast carefully repotted her prized Hottentot fig, making sure not to damage its delicate roots.
- In the arid garden, the Hottentot fig thrived, producing vibrant yellow flowers that attracted a variety of pollinators.
- The indigenous people of South Africa have long utilized the Hottentot fig, both consuming its sweet pulp and using its leaves for medicinal purposes.
- As a drought-tolerant species, the Hottentot fig is often used as a ornamental groundcover in water-conscious landscaping designs.
- The Hottentot fig's robust, spreading habit made it an ideal choice for stabilizing the soil on this erosion-prone slope.