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What is Hotnotsvy Used For? A Comprehensive Guide

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Native to the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa, the plant known as Hotnotsvy, or Hottentot fig, has been used for centuries by the indigenous Khoi people for its extensive medicinal and culinary properties. The plant is a robust, creeping succulent with fleshy leaves and vibrant yellow or purple flowers, and is also widely recognized as the sour fig.