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Portulaca

about 100, see text

Portulaca is the type genus of the Purslane family Portulacaceae, comprising about 100-200 species (probably much fewer) found in the tropics and subtropics.

Species include:

  • Portulaca grandiflora -- Moss Rose
  • Portulaca oleracea L. -- Purslane, pigweed
  • Portulaca pilosa L. -- Kiss Me Quick
  • Portulaca villosa Cham. – ‘Ihi


07-14-2008 23:18:10
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