Stumbled onto a strange path through the chaparral, Southern California [2811x2811] [oc]fae_forge OP t1_iwvb67f wrote
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You jest about the shimmer but these red plants actually do sparkle in person! Ice plants have epidermal bladder cells which are like little water crystals they store on the exterior of their leaves
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aizoaceae#/media/File%3AMesembryanthemum_crystallinum.JPG
They’re invasive here but pretty amazing!
noahspurrier t1_iwvjoav wrote
Their fruit is also amazing. It’s better than kiwi fruit.
fae_forge OP t1_iwvn2fs wrote
Really?! Now I can’t wait to try it!
noahspurrier t1_iwvqdaa wrote
So, apparently Wikipedia says they were introduced to California to stabilize soil. That actually sounds more plausible than my story that they were brought by Spanish sailors because it does grow well in sandy soil and salty air.
noahspurrier t1_iwvqfip wrote
So, apparently Wikipedia says they were introduced to California to stabilize soil. That actually sounds more plausible than my story that they were brought by Spanish sailors because it does grow well in sandy soil and salty air.
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