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

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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