Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum

Family: Aizoaceae

What it is like

A herb. It lies along the ground. It grows each year from seeds. It is succulent.

Also put in the family Mesembryanthemaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It can grow in salty soils. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, South America, Spain, Western Sahara

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Shnin

Synonyms

Cryophytum cleistum L. Bolus; Cryophytum gibbosum N.E. Br.; Cryophytum rogersii L. Bolus; Psilocaulon caducum (Aiton) N.E. Br.; Mesembryanthemum caducum Aiton; Mesembryanthemum copticum L. (1762) non J.Jacq.; Mesembryanthemum inornatum L. Bolus; Mesembryanthemum paucandrum L. Bolus; Stigmatocarpum caducum (Aiton) L. Bolus;