Mesembryanthemum hispidum L. (1753) Drosanthemum hispidum, the hairy dewflower, is a species of perennial herb in the family Aizoaceae (stone plants).

They are succulent plants and have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves.

Flowers are visited by Colletes schultzei.

[1][2] D. hispidum contains the alkaloid 4'-O-demethylmesembrenol[3] structurally related to alkaloids in Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum).

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