| Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
pigweed, purslane
Portulaca oleracea |
| Plant Family : | Portulacaceae |
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| Plant Form : | herb |
| Growth Habit : | Succulent, prostrate, annual herb 30-40cm tall, with thick, green, often reddish or brownish stems. |
| Fruiting Season : | Flowering period. Summer. |
| Description : | Can be eaten raw or as a cooked vegetable, seeds can be ground into a meal and baked into cakes or bread. |
| Distribution : | Widespread |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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| Additional info .. | locations seen (6) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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