Purslane
Portulaca oleracea

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) Other common names: Little Hogweed, Pusley

Family: Purslane Family (Portulacaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Edible: Purslane is very good in a salad, or cooked.

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 186   

Native/Non-native: Non-native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 19 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

 Purslane has small yellow flowers.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

 Closeup of a single flower.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

 A mass of flowers. Oddly enough, one doesn't often notice Purslane blooming.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

 A Purslane plant. It is a weedy species that spreads along the ground.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

 Closer view of a Purslane stem and some leaves.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

 Typical Purslane plant.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

 Closeup of the leaves. They are a little bit succulent-like.

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