| Family | AIZOACEAE |
| Genus species | Mesembryanthemum grossum Aiton |
| Synonyms | Mesembryanthemum commutatum A.Berger |
| Mesembryanthemum longispinulum Haw. | |
| Habitat | dry, stony grassland |
| Altitude | 300-1100m |
| Description | branchlets ascendent, leaves connate, semiterete, at base canaliculate, flat on tapered, obtuse apex, green, papulose, flowers of 4 |
| Size | 10-15cm |
| Color | pale red |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | succulent subshrub |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | AIZOACEAE
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