Carpobrotus virescens (Haw.) Schwantes

Stems prostrate, to 1.5 m long; older branches greyish-white. Leaves 3.5–9 cm long, 9–17 mm wide, not equilateral near middle, green; adaxial and lateral surfaces slightly convex; keel crenulate in upturned part, smooth below. Flowers 4–6 cm diam.; pedicels 5–15 mm long. Petal-like staminodes purple, white at base, streaked only near midline when dry; stamens 250–300, 4-or 5-seriate. Styles 7–10, free; ovary conical or oblong-ellipsoidal, laterally compressed, flat on top.

Temperate. They grow in a coastal or salty environment. It can grow on beaches and sand dunes. It is best in light to medium well-drained soils in an open sunny position. It is resistant to drought and frost.

The sweet succulent fruit are eaten fresh or dried.

Plants can be grown from seed, cuttings or division of the stems which have rooted.