Carpobrotus glaucescens

Carpobrotus glaucescens, commonly known as pigface or iceplant,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia.

It is a succulent, prostrate plant with stems up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) long, glaucous leaves, daisy-like flowers with 100 to 150 light purple to deep pinkish-purple, petal-like staminodes and red to purple fruit.

The flowers are superficially daisy-like, more or less sessile, 40–60 mm (1.6–2.4 in) in diameter with 100 to 150 light purple to deep pinkish-purple staminodes arranged in three or four rows and white near the base.

The fleshy leaves may be eaten either raw or cooked; roasted, they can be used as a salt substitute.

The juice of the leaves can also be used to relieve burnt skin or to soothe stings, such as from biting midges or Portuguese man o' war (Physalia physalis).