
''Carpobrotus rossii'' is a succulent coastal groundcover plant native to southern Australia. It is known by various common names, including karkalla, pig face, sea fig and beach bananas.
Karkalla leaves are succulent, 3.5–10 cm long and 1 cm wide, and curved or rarely straight. The flowers are light purple in colour, and 6 cm wide. The globular purplish red fruit is about 2.5 cm long and 1.5 cm wide.
Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
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Uploaded Nov 22, 2019. Captured Oct 4, 2019 10:34 in 40-44 Bundamba Ct, Mundoolun QLD 4285, Australia.