Glistening appearance of leaves is due to large bladder cells that accumulate salt. Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 8-16-11. © Joan Avise |
Crystalline Iceplant Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Exotic species native to Africa, Sinai and southern Europe Back to Aizoaceae of Orange County, California |
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA 8-16-11. © Joan Avise |
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA 8-16-11. © Joan Avise |
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA 11-12-06. © Joan Avise |
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA 11-25-07. © Joan Avise |
Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Huntington Beach, CA 2-08-09. © Joan Avise |
Crystal Cove State Beach, Laguna Beach, CA 5-13-06. © Joan Avise |
San Onofre State Beach, San Diego Co., CA 6-2-07. © Joan Avise |