Carpobrotus rossii
Beach Bananas, Karkalla
Other regional names: Pig Face
- Pig Face
Also known as: Mesembryanthemum rossii Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum rossii Haw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Carpobrotus rossii (commonly known as Beach Bananas or Karkalla) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia