Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) - Image 6

Botanical name: Sesuvium portulacastrum

Common name: Shoreline Purslane

Family: Aizoaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryPink flowersSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Seaside, salt tolerant plant
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