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

  • Sesuvium portulacastrum planted 27Feb2023 RClark Richard Clark
  • Sesuvium portulacastrum Forest and Kim Starr 2June2008 Forest and Kim Starr - CC BY 3.0 AU