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:
Perennial


Height:
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 known

Known hazards of Disphyma australe:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.