Thursday, December 27, 2012

Portulaca oleracea

Portulaca oleracea scientific classification

Portulaca oleracea belongs to the Portulaca genus, Portulacaceae family, Caryophyllales order.

Portulaca oleracea name

It is also known as common purslane, little hogweed, moss rose, pigweed, pusley, verdolaga.

Portulaca oleracea structure

It is a succulent plant. It can grow up to 40cm.

Portulaca oleracea leaves

It has green leaves. They are alternate leaves.

Portulaca oleracea flowers

It has yellow flowers.

Portulaca oleracea uses

It is used as a vegetable.

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