Portulaca amilis

Portulaca amilis, known as Paraguayan purslane, [2] is a species of Portulaca native to South America. It was introduced to the southeastern United States and other countries around the world and can be found in sandy soil in disturbed areas, roadsides, fields, lawns and gardens.

Portulaca amilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Portulaca
Species:
P. amilis
Binomial name
Portulaca amilis

Description

Appearance is similar to Portulaca oleracea. The ends of the foliage are sharp and flowers are normally pink.

References

  1. "Portulaca amilis Speg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  2. "Portulaca amilis". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 29 December 2018.

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