Heart-leaved aptenia - Mesembryanthemum cordifolium

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Ruth Spigelman

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Beautifully presented botanical specimen Jivko. The red against the lime green, lovely. These I believe are native to South Africa? Here in Australia we have a native within the same family Aizoaceae, commonly known (I still have to find out why!) as pig face. We can eat the fruit fresh or dried and the salty leaves are also edible. Posted 4 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
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  Thank you, Ruth. I don't know if this one is edible, but is a real beaty! Posted 4 years ago

The Heart-leaf Ice Plant

''Mesembryanthemum cordifolium'' formerly known as ''Aptenia cordifolia'' is a species of succulent plant in the iceplant family. It is a creeping plant that forms a carpet of flat-growing perennial herbs in groups on the ground from a base.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies

Species identified by Jivko Nakev