Definitions:

1. Refers to several species of succulent plants known for their ability to retain water and for their distinctive, glistening appearance, commonly found in arid and coastal environments. NOUN
   • The succulent leaves of the ice plant store water, allowing it to thrive in arid climates.
2. Type of plant commonly found along the Mediterranean, Canaries, and South Africe, known for their thick and fleshy leaves, which enable them to retain water in arid conditions, and frosty appearance due to small bladder cells covering the stems, leaves, and flowers which can look like tiny ice crystals. ADJECTIVE
   • Ice plants are ideal for rock gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes due to their low water requirements.