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Family: Portulacaceae Scientific name: Portulaca pilosa Description: Plant Form Ground-dwelling succulent herb Stem Up to 25 cm long, long hairs where leaves intersect stem Leaves Narrow or lance-shaped, succulent, 1.5-2.5 cm long Flowers Petals pink and 3-8 mm long, 15-25 stamens, growing in groups of 1-6 Fruit and Seeds Capsule up to 7 mm long, Habitat In coastal areas or in sandy soils Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Common Lifeform: Herbaceous, Cacti/succulent
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