Phemeranthus calcaricus is a small succulent plant that belongs to the family Montiaceae. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 12 inches (30 cm) wide. The plant has fleshy, gray-green leaves that are 1 inch (2.5 cm) long and 0.25 inch (0.6 cm) wide. The flowers are pink and appear in the summer.