Pig's Face (Disphyma australe)

Family: Aizoaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Disphyma australe is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The leaves are pickled. Fruit - the inner portion is used. No further details are given. — The leaves are pickled.; Fruit - the inner portion is used.; No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal rocks and gravels, cliffs and sand dunes throughout New Zealand. (Zone 8)