Aizoaceae FAMILY
Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum
Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum is a prostrate, annual plant with thick, succulent stems and leaves. The edible fruits are sometimes harvested for local consumption.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeAfrica - drier areas from the northeast by the Red Sea to the southwest in Namibia.
HabitatNot known