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Phemeranthus teretifolius (Rock-portulaca)
Cressler, Alan

Phemeranthus teretifolius

Phemeranthus teretifolius (Pursh) Raf.

Rock-portulaca, Quill Flameflower, Quill Fameflower

Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)

Synonym(s): Talinum teretifolium

USDA Symbol: PHTE18

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Flower color can be described as pink, rose-purple or magenta.

Distribution

USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , KY , MD , NC , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Phemeranthus teretifolius in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Phemeranthus teretifolius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phemeranthus teretifolius

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-02
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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