Iceplant (Carpobrotus Glaucescens) With Fleshy Leaves In Bloom : (Pix Sanjiv Shukla). Iceplant (Carpobrotus Glaucescens), Also Known As Pigface, Is A Species Of Flowering Plant In The Family Aizoaceae And Is Endemic To Eastern Australia. It Is A Succulent, Prostrate Plant With Daisy-Like Flowers With Light Purple To Deep Pinkish-Purple. It Usually Only Grows Very Close To The Sea.

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