iceplant (carpobrotus glaucescens) with fleshy leaves in bloom : (pix sanjiv shukla)

carpobrotus glaucescens pigface iceplant flowers plant flowering family aizoaceae endemic eastern australia succulent stems daisy-like purple deep pinkish-purple petal red fruit summer autumn grows sea leaves triangular cross-section stamen style cylindrical coastal areas queensland south wales victoria zealand aboriginal people food source flesh taste salty apple fleshy eaten raw cooked roasted salt substitute european explorers anti-scurvy treatment juice pain burnt skin soothe stings species light ocean water