Latin name: Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. Pronunciation: mes-em-bree-AN-the-mum kris-tal-EYE-num Common name: Crystalline iceplant Family: Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold) Habitat: Along the coast and in salt marshes from Lower to C. California, native to southern Africa Blooming period: March to October Name derivations: 1) Mesembryanthemum 2) crystallinum |
SPECIES INDEX |