Portulaca amilis
Species of flowering plant
| Portulaca amilis | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Portulacaceae |
| Genus: | Portulaca |
| Species: | P. amilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Portulaca amilis Speg.[1] | |
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.[citation needed]
Description
Appearance is similar to Portulaca oleracea. The ends of the foliage are sharp and flowers are normally pink.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Portulaca amilis Speg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Portulaca amilis". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
Further reading
- Portulaca amilis (Paraguayan Purslane) : A Tropical Immigrant to North Carolina
