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Sesuvium portulacastrum

Shoreline Purslane
Family: Aizoaceae
Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plant

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Sesuvium portulacastrum has smooth, fleshy, glossy green leaves that are linear or lanceolate, from 10-70 millimetres (0.39-2.76 in) long and 2-15 millimetres (0.079-0.591 in) wide. Flowers are pink or purple.

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