Carpobrotus glaucescens
“Angular Pigface”
PROSTRATE HERB TO 2 METRES LONGCreeping plant, fleshy grey/green edible leaves & large pinkish purple flowers September-May. Succulent and tasty edible purplish fruit. Juice from fresh leaves relieves blue bottle stings.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Groundcover |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Soil | Sandy, Well-drained |
| Habitat | Coastal |
| Features | |
| Bush Food Plants, Edible Fruit Plants, Fire Retardant plants, Rockery Plants, Sandstone or Shale Area Plants, Seaside Plantings | |
| Localities | |
| North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Sunshine Coast district | |
