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Yellow Olasiman

Portulaca oleracea

Photo by elapj
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as Gulasiman, Sahikan and Ngalug in the Philippines. English common names are Purslane, Pigweed and Wild portulaca.

Reference Links:

Portulaca oleracea, Gulasiman / Olasiman / Portulaca olearacea / Purslane : Philippine Herbal Medic…

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Arun
Purslane flower .... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca

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PublishedOctober 17, 2011

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