This is an interesting plant called "ice plant," which contains salt in these beads-like things called bladder cells. Here, this ice plant seems to be gaining popularity as a vegetable rather than an ornamental plant. I just love the crispiness of these leaves. :)
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I tried this at a restaurant once, very interesting plant.
It sure is, isn't it? There is a curry place in town here where they put this in vegetable curry. :)
I have seen that before but haven't tried. I was a bit skeptical about it, I guess :)
It's captivating! We have "ice plant" in California, but it's a thick, boring succulent. I wouldn't eat it.
Patzie;
It does look different. And as far as I know, it doesn't have much nutrition. But I thought that the crispiness was worth trying.
cookiecrumb;
Oh, Hi!! So nice to hear from you.
I read about the ice plant in California. It's an invasive species, right?
Hi, Obachan. glad you are well. I guess the ice plant is invasive here, but it's also known as "freeway plant" because it is deliberately used for highway landscaping. Pretty flowers. Ha ha.
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malaysiaelayne
So does it also taste salty? I've never heard of such a plant -- looks very interesting! What's the larger pile of white stuff on top of the leaves in the lower right part of the picture?
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