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Mesembryanthetnum Crystallinum
Low-growing succulent. Angular heart-shaped leaves covered with sparkling wart-like glands. Parts of the plant are often red in colour. The flowers are white with several rows of very thin petals. Flowers in spring and early summer. Leaves at the base are 6-12 cm long with a stem-clasping base. The other leaves on the stems are 2-4 cm. On the flower stems, the leaves are arranged alternately but at the base and on non-flowering stems they are opposite. Leaves are generally at least 5 mm wide and somewhat flattened. The fruit capsule has five sections and is up to 12 mm wide. The plant is edible
Usually prefers well drained sands, sandy loams and clay loams, I found it Near to the Beach, in Baja California South. Native to South Africa.
alfytere, if you're convinced of the IDs you've gotten, can you please edit this spotting and put the common name, scientific name, and a reference?
Also, anything about where you saw this because it looks like you were in a beautiful and desolate part of Baja and I'm sure people would want to know about that ecosystem.
This plant is edible has a salty taste and is used to accompany salads and raw dishes.
Spotted on Mar 16, 2008
Submitted on May 3, 2012
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