Ground covers

Pigface

Carpobrotus rossii is common on coastal dunes. It is a prostrate plant which spreads to 2 metres or more with thick, succulent leaves up to 100 mm long. The flowers are superficially daisy-like with mauve to purple petals and a white centre. The fruits are globular, about 20 mm diameter and dull red in colour. The fruits and leaves are edible. The common name of 'pigface' is supposed to refer to the resemblance of the flowers to a pig's face...but a vivid imagination is needed to see the connection!

Reference: The Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (http://farrer.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/)