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 | |
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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 |