Ice plant
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Ice-plant |
| Scientific name | Cryophytum crystallinum |
| Taxonomic group | Aizoaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Food plants | Vegetables |
| Keywords | Compositae |
Ice plant. The iceplant is native to coastal South Africa; its young leaves can be eaten like spinach, either raw or cooked. Under salty conditions, in which it often grows, the plant produces salt crystals on its leaves.
