Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane) - Image 19

Botanical name: Portulaca oleracea

Common name: Common Purslane

Family: Portulacaceae

Origin: Tropical Asia

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSpice or herb plant
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Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane) with mixed pink, red, orange, and yellow flower plant clusters.
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