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Pigface - Carpobrotus glaucescens Every part of this plant is edible and/or medicinal – the leaves can be used like aloe vera to lessen stings and burns of the skin, as well as eaten raw or cooked. Pigface has been eaten and used extensively by the peoples of Australia for as long as there's been people here. Angular Sea-fig,Australia,Carpobrotus glaucescens,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Pigface - Carpobrotus glaucescens

Every part of this plant is edible and/or medicinal – the leaves can be used like aloe vera to lessen stings and burns of the skin, as well as eaten raw or cooked. Pigface has been eaten and used extensively by the peoples of Australia for as long as there's been people here.

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    Christine Young
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    Lol, what a name for such a pretty flower! Posted 5 years ago

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The Angular Sea-fig

"Carpobrotus glaucescens", commonly known as angular sea-fig or pigface, is a species of flowering plant in the ice plant family.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 5, 2019. Captured Oct 4, 2019 10:34 in 29 Queen St, Fingal Head NSW 2487, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/2048s
  • ISO1600
  • 135mm