Glottiphyllum linguiforme
Scientific Name: Glottiphyllum linguiforme (L.) N. E. Brown
Synonym: Mesembryanthemum linguiforme, Mesembryanthemum lucidum, Mesembryanthemum scalpratum
Family: Aizoaceae
Glottiphyllum linguiforme at Kuentz Nursery in early June
USDA: 8-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C) when dormant
Origin: South Africa (Little Karoo: Oudtshoorn)
Growth Habits: Mat forming, leaves up to 2.4 inches long (6 cm)
The species name 'linguiforme' comes from the Latin for 'tongue shaped'.
Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers in autumn, 3 inches in diameter (7 cm)
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