In article ,
Graham Easterling wrote:

{re Nat Trust]

Now they want to destroy the Hottentot figs. I like Hottentot figs,
they grow well on exosed cliff faces where very little else can grow
because of the exposure & salt, and give a wonderful show of colour.

Apparently, the NT claims that the Hottentot fig is threatening the Wild
Asparagus (although I have no knowledge or interest other than loving
Cornwall and especially the north coast).

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main..._asparagus.htm

or http://tinyurl.com/2kzm2b

I also do not have a clue if the NT is correct in its assertions but it
clearly has it in for the Hottentot fig:

On this page:

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main...cornwallv3.pdf

"...The exotic looking pink and yellow flowers of the hottentot fig can
be seen near to the lighthouse. Although it looks pretty it is actually
a botanical bully and can smother our native flora."

--
Bob Cox. Stoke Gifford, near Bristol, UK.