Alfilaria

Its most striking feature is the seed pod, which resembles a long, pointed bird's beak (hence "stork's bill"). When dry, the "tail" of the seed coils spirally; when wetted, it uncoils, effectively drilling the seed into the soil—a process that serves as a self-planting mechanism. Ecological & Agricultural Role

Young leaves are edible and can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a potherb, though they can become bitter as the plant ages.

It typically begins as a low-growing, basal rosette of fern-like, deeply lobed leaves. As it matures, it develops spreading, often reddish stems that can grow up to 12 inches high.