Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Common purslane, also known as Pigweed, Red root
Portulaca oleracea, colloquially known as common purslane, is an annual succulent species with reddish stems and tiny yellow, five-petal flowers. It is used for culinary purposes in various parts of the world, most often raw, in salads. Common purslane is also a good companion plant for crops that thrive in moist soils.
Key Facts About Common purslane
Attributes of Common purslane
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 30 cm
Spread
20 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green Red Purple
Flower Size
3 mm to 1 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Gold
Scientific Classification of Common purslane
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Purslane
Genus
Purslanes
Species
Common purslane