Groundcover

Carpobrotus rossii 
             Pigface
Descriptor
Prostrate, creeping groundcover. Succulent leaves up to 100mm long. Flowers are daisy like: mauve to purple petals and a white centre. Common to coastal dunes. 
Cultural knowledge
Food: Fruits and leaves are edible, fresh or dried. Salty leaves were reported to have been eaten with meat. Extracts of the plant have antioxidant, anti inflammatory benefits. 
Ecological role
  
Height
0.1m
Width
2m
Sun 
Full to partial sun
Soil type
Free draining
Flowering time
Spring and Summer

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