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Portulaca pilosa
is a naturalized annual succulent found in western Japan in dry,
sunny areas, such as roadsides, with branches that can grow 20-30cm
long on the ground. Leaves are alternate, 5-20cm long, 1.5-3mm wide,
of fleshy texture, and in the shape of a flattened cylinder, with
prominent white hairs at the bases. Stem tips produce small, about 1
cm in diameter, 5-petaled, red-purple flowers. Bloom time:
July-September. |