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Sesuvium portulacastrum
Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L.
Shoreline Seapurslane, Sea Purslane, Cenicilla
Aizoaceae (Fig-Marigold Family)
Synonym(s): Portulaca portulacastrum
USDA Symbol: sepo2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (N), PR (N), VI (N)
Sea Purslane is a member of the ice plant family (family Aizoaceae). Ice Plants are usually fleshy herbs with showy flowers and simple leaves.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Inflorescence: Axillary
Size Notes: Stems trailing, much-branched, sometimes forming patches 2 yards across
Fruit: Seeds are black, smooth and lustrous
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , HI , LA , MS , NC , PA , SC , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FAC |
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
From the Archive
Wildflower Newsletter 1991 VOL. 8, NO.6 - Wildflower Seeds and Germination, Special Intern Appeal Enjoys Great Success, Di...Additional resources
USDA: Find Sesuvium portulacastrum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sesuvium portulacastrum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sesuvium portulacastrum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-07-22Research By: TWC Staff