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Portulaca oleracea is a fleshy annual herb found in
sunny locations, with stems tinged with red-purple and creeping
along the ground to spread. The 1-2.5cm-long leaves are spatulate,
with cuneate bases. Yellow flowers measure 6-8mm in diameter; bright
light opens them, and as the light fades, they close. Petals are
generally five and sepals two. Fruit ruptures sideways as it ripens,
dispersing seeds. Bloom time: July-September. |