Mesembryanthemum sp.
Iceplant, Iceplant
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Family: Aizoaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Mesembryanthemum sp. (Iceplant) is a non-native California annual in the Aizoaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Carpobrotus: Mesembryanthemum is annual with crystalline leaves; Carpobrotus is perennial with huge fleshy fruits.; vs Salicornia: Mesembryanthemum has visible leaves and daisy-like flowers; Salicornia has succulent jointed stems with scale leaves.; vs Tetragonia: Mesembryanthemum has daisy-like flowers; Tetragonia has tiny flowers hidden in leaf axils.; vs Batis: Mesembryanthemum has flat leaves and open flowers; Batis has fleshy cylindrical leaves and cone-like flower clusters.; vs Crassula: Mesembryanthemum has daisy-like flowers with many petals; Crassula has small flowers with 4-5 distinct petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesembryanthemum sp. native to California?
No. Mesembryanthemum sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Mesembryanthemum sp. belong to?
Mesembryanthemum sp. is in the Aizoaceae family, genus Mesembryanthemum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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