[Wikipedia] Africa Native, Noxious Weed Status: Malephora crocea is a species of flowering plant in the ice plant family known by the common name coppery mesemb and red ice plant. It is native to Africa and it is grown in many other places as an ornamental plant and a groundcover. In California and Baja California this is an introduced species and often a noxious weed in coastal habitat such as beaches and bluffs. It is planted along highways in California[1] and in Arizona it is utilized in landscaping for its low water needs and tolerance of sun.[2] It has been recommended as a groundcover in areas prone to wildfire in southern California due to its low flammability.[3] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)