Carpobrotus edulis, commonly known as the sour fig or Hottentot fig, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. This hardy perennial is known for its fleshy leaves, vibrant flowers, and especially ...

One of the world's most destructive plants is being tracked using vacation snaps posted on Instagram. The photos reveal how the “highly harmful” invasive species is taking over new environments by ...

‘Thousands of people were unknowingly documenting these invasions in the background of their beach selfies,’ commented the study’s lead author. An international team of scientists analysed more than 1 ...

That vibrant carpet of pink and yellow flowers blanketing Mediterranean cliffs might look beautiful in holiday photos on a social media feed. But scientists have discovered these same Instagram ...

Growing up and dying, in constant and repeated cycles, is a key strategy for the success of the plant Carpobrotus edulis –an exotic and invasive species in lots of countries around the world- to ...