Native to southern Australia, it is known by various common names, including karkalla, pig face, sea fig[2] and beach bananas.

clavellatum, which has also been erroneously called "karkalla" and "beach bananas" in the Australian native food trade.

[4] Karkalla leaves are succulent, 3.5–10 centimetres (1.4–3.9 inches) long and 1 cm (0.4 in) wide, and curved or rarely straight.

[6] It can be found year-round in large patches covering sand dunes close to the ocean, due to its hardy nature and salt resistance.

[7] Carpobrotus rossii is common on southern Australian coastal sand dunes and is not considered to be at risk.