natural herbs
Pig's Face
Disphyma australe
Herb: Pig's Face
Latin name: Disphyma australe
Synonyms: Mesembryanthemum australe
Family: Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family)
Edible parts of Pig's Face:
The leaves are pickled. Fruit - the inner portion is used. No further details are given.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
10 cm(4 inches)
Habitat of the herb:
Coastal rocks and gravels, cliffs and sand dunes throughout New Zealand.Propagation of Pig's Face:
Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts. Cuttings in the summer.Cultivation of the herb:
Coastal rocks and gravels, cliffs and sand dunes throughout New Zealand.Medicinal use of Pig's Face:
None knownKnown hazards of Disphyma australe:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.