Scientific Name Dichondra repens Size and form A matting and prostrate herb that spreads widely. Flowers, leaves and fruit Insignificant, small, pale green flowers from September to January. Leaves are green, rounded and kidney-shaped with a long pedicel (1-5cm). The horizontal stems root at nodes to form a dense mat. Growing conditions Suitable for well-drained soils in part-shade and full-shade …

Scientific Name Atriplex semibaccata Size and form A creeping groundcover 10-30cm high and 1-2m wide. Flowers, leaves and fruit Plants are monoecious; separate male and female flowers occur on the same plant. Flowers are small, occurring in axils of the plant in November to February. Fruit is fleshy and red. Foliage is grey-green and discolourous with irregular teeth on the …

Scientific Name Carpobrotus rosii Size and form Prostrate, spreading and succulent creeper 2-3 m wide. Flowers, leaves and fruit The large flower is bright pink and can occur most of the year. Fruits are rounded, fleshy and edible. Leaves are green, chunky, succulent, three-sided, incurved and edible. Growing conditions Coastal-growing species useful for binding soil on dunes or in sandy …