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Common Purslane, Pigweed, Little Hogweed

Portulaca oleracea

Photo by Lani
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny flowers that bloom in the morning only

Habitat:

Dry, sunny areas

Reference Links:

Portulaca oleracea , Common Purslane - TopTropicals.com

Species ID Suggestions

Common Purslane, Pigweed, Little Hogweed

Portulaca oleracea

Reference Link
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
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Comments (4)
Lani
Thank you for the ID, Agnes!
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Hi Lani, Portulaca grandiflora is the one with the spiky-looking leaves - http://www.natureloveyou.sg/Portulaca%20grandiflora/Main.html.
Lani
That's right, Seema. The blooms are very fleeting.
Seema
they look very pretty...but fragile..wilt in few hours

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PublishedJune 15, 2011

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