Malephora, belonging to the Aizoaceae family, is a genus of succulent plants in the ice plant family. There are 13 to 17 species in the genus, many of which are known commonly as mesembs. They are native to Africa. During the apartheid era, South African scientists used it to create a chemical poison.

Malephora verruculoides, synonymously known as Mesembryanthemum verruculatum, Mesembryanthemum verruculoides, Mesembryanthemum verruculoides or Mesembryanthemum verruculoides var. minus, is a South African endemic species found in the Northern Cape province. Malephora verruculoides grows from a central rootstock. During summer it produces pale yellow flowers which attract bees and butterflies.