👉 Mesembryanthemum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Mesembryanthemums are native to Asia, where they grow on rocks and cliffs near rivers and lakes. They have been cultivated for centuries and are used as ornamental plants in gardens and parks. Mesembryanthemums come in various species with different names: the common name is "rosy-mesembryanthemum" but they can also be known as "mush