Common purslane
Common Name:
purslane, common
Scientific Name:
Portulaca oleracea
Family:
Portulacaceae
Lifecycle:
Annual
Features
Succulent annual herb. Leaves opposite, lanceolate to obovate. Plant glabrous. Flowers yellow.
Description
Common weed in numerous situations in the southeast. Able to tolerate compacted, droughty soil. Edible leaves high in omega-3-fatty acids.