Pigface

Parts Used: The leaves

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Medicinal Uses: The leaves juices can soothe stings and burns. This juice can also be mixed with water and used as a gargle for sore throats and mild mouth bacterial infections.

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Maximum Height: 0.4m and a spread of 3m

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Growing Conditions: Sandy and saline soils; low maintenance 

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Other Uses: Red parts of the plant can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit of the plant's taste can be described as a salty strawberry, kiwi fruit or apple.