The Fig Marigold (Carpobrotus edulis), native to South Africa, is a semi-hardy perennial from the Aizoaceae family, one of 30 species[1] in the Carpobrotus genus.
Some of the famous names of the plant include Pigface, Sour Fig, Ice Plant, Hottentot Fig, Highway Ice Plant, and Cape Fig. Fig Marigold is a branched, erect, creeping, moderately vigorous succulent species that grows to about 5 feet wide and about 1 foot tall.