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Portulaca oleracea
purslane
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Botanical details
- Family
- Portulacaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Portulaca
- Genus description
Portulaca are slightly succulent annuals with fleshy leaves and cup-shaped flowers in shades of red, purple, pink, yellow and white
- Name status
Correct
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