Sesuvium portulacastrum
Sea Purslane, Shoreline Purslane
Family: AIZOACEAE
Genus: Sesuvium
Species: portulacastrum
Origin: Greater WA
Soil Preferences: Limestone, Salt Marshes, Sandstone, Sandy Clay, Tidal Flats
Tolerances: Clay, Lime Tolerant, Saline Moist, Salt
Plant Uses: Bush Tucker / Human Food, Layering Plant, Succulent
Growth Forms: Groundcovers
Lifespan: Perennial
Flowering Times: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Flowering Months: 03 Mar, 04 Apr, 05 May, 06 Jun, 07 Jul, 08 Aug, 09 Sep, 10 Oct, 11 Nov, 12 Dec
Flowering Colours: Pink, Purple
FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2818
Wholesale Availability: Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.
Image Credits
- Richard Clark
- Forest and Kim Starr - CC BY 3.0 AU