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fig marigold

–noun
any of various plants of the genus Mesembryanthemum, having showy flowers of white, yellow, or pink.

Origin:
1725–35
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fig marigold  
n.  Any of various plants of the genus Mesembryanthemum, native to southern Africa and having thick fleshy leaves and variously colored flowers. Also called icicle plant, pebble plant.
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