Herb;
stems and leaves somewhat succulent; leaves alternate or opposite,
obovate, base acute, margin entire, apex rounded; inflorescence
a terminal cyme; sepals 2; petals white (also reported as pale
yellow or pink); fruit a capsule.return to: checklist; keys, key 1; key 3; family Portulacaceae
Herb;
stems and leaves somewhat succulent; leaves alternate or opposite,
obovate, base acute, margin entire, apex rounded; inflorescence
a terminal cyme; sepals 2; petals white (also reported as pale
yellow or pink); fruit a capsule.
Additional image:
The leaves can be cooked and eaten as a green vegetable.
