Other common names
pigface
Synonyms
Lampranthus edulis
Shrubs
This plant is listed as an invasive non-native species in the UK – see Cultivation section for details. An evergreen, mat-forming succulent perennial with trailing, rooting stems, capable of spreading 3m or more. Fleshy, curved leaves up to 15cm long are triangular in cross-section. Yellow flowers up to 15cm in diameter fade to pink and may be followed by yellow, fig-like fleshy fruits
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres