Common Purslane
NameCommon Purslane
Species NamePortulaca oleracea
Common NameCommon Purslane
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeNot applicable (growing in natural setting)
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typesucculent
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (herbaceous plant)
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesEdible leaves and stems, common weed, succulent foliage, small yellow flowers, fast-growing.
Description
This image displays a close-up of Common Purslane, an herbaceous succulent plant, not a bonsai. It features fleshy, paddle-shaped leaves with reddish margins and small, bright yellow flowers. The plant typically grows low to the ground, often spreading, with individual stems showing an informal upright tendency.
