Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum Hook.F.

Decumbent to erect, succulent, annual herb, up to 250 mm tall, prostrate when in flower. Leaves cylindrical, linear, up to 50 mm long, 15 mm diam., smooth. Flowers up to 10 mm diam., white or yellow, petals, staminodes and stamens very few. Fruit 5-locular, valve wings reflexed and fused in pairs.

It is a tropical plant. It grows in drier areas. It is best in a sunny position in a well-drained soils or low fertility.

The seeds are crushed and used for making bread.

Plants can be grown from seeds. They can be planted in a nursery. They germinate best at 15-20°C.