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Common Purslane, Pigweed, Little Hogweed

Portulaca oleracea

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Description:

Tiny flowers that bloom in the morning only

Habitat:

Dry, sunny areas

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AgnesAdiqueTalavera
AgnesAdiqueTalavera 11 years ago
Common Purslane, Pigweed, Little Hogweed
Portulaca oleracea Portulaca oleracea , Common Purslane - TopTropicals.com


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4 Comments

Lani
Lani 11 years ago

Thank you for the ID, Agnes!

AgnesAdiqueTalavera
AgnesAdiqueTalavera 11 years ago

Hi Lani, Portulaca grandiflora is the one with the spiky-looking leaves - http://www.natureloveyou.sg/Portulaca%20....

Lani
Lani 11 years ago

That's right, Seema. The blooms are very fleeting.

Seema
Seema 11 years ago

they look very pretty...but fragile..wilt in few hours

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Lani
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Lani

Philippines

Spotted on Jun 8, 2011
Submitted on Jun 15, 2011

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