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TheGreatOpoponax t1_iwv8r6u wrote

Is there a shimmer at the end of the path?

Seriously though, it does look strange. I don't know why people are acting like they see this all the time.

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fae_forge OP t1_iwvb67f wrote

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!

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noahspurrier t1_iwvjoav wrote

Their fruit is also amazing. It’s better than kiwi fruit.

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fae_forge OP t1_iwvn2fs wrote

Really?! Now I can’t wait to try it!

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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.

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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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