
Carpobrotus glaucescens
A succulent plant with spectacular bright pink flowers. Carpobrotus glaucescens (commonly known as pigface, ice plant or angular sea fig) is native to Australia and is edible. The red-purple fruit has a flavour described as like salty strawberry. The thick, fleshy leaves can also be eaten – raw or cooked and the juice from the leaves can be used to soothe stings or burnt skin.
Flowers 5 cm in diameter, leaves up to 10 cm in length

"Carpobrotus glaucescens", commonly known as angular sea-fig or pigface, is a species of flowering plant in the ice plant family.
Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
By Ruth Spigelman
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Uploaded Jan 10, 2019. Captured Oct 20, 2018 10:11 in 67 Rowan Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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