Gargala is a small succulent with flattish leaves often with a tinge of pink, and light purple flowers, and has a ground cover of 1 to 3 metres. It flowers on sunny days, all year round.

Both the leaves and fruit were eaten by the Wurundjeri-woiwurrung, it has quite a salty taste. It can however be roasted and eaten.

Gargala is an extremely hardy species, it is drought resistant and can grow in even nutrient poor soils, and requires little to no maintenance. It grows in well drained rocky soils, and requires full sun.