Calandrinia balonensis Lindl.

A small annual succulent herb. It grows 10-30 cm high and spreads 50-100 cm wide. The flower stems sticks upwards and does not have leaves. The leaves are flat and 4-12 cm long. by 1-2 cm wide. They are sword shaped. The flowers are usually pinkish-purple. They have 5 petals. The flowers are 2.5 cm across. The fruit are small cone shaped capsules. The capsule has 3 valves. They have many small seeds.

They are tropical and subtropical plants. It grows in arid parts of Australia. It grows in a range of locations on a variety of soils. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in arid places.

The whole plant is baked and the leaves eaten. The seeds are ground and made into bread.

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.