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Purslane moss-rose macro

Portulaca grandiflora is a fast growing annual succulent, with a spreading habit.

 

It has small, fleshy, lance shaped leaves on reddish stems.

 

The delicate flowers close up at night and on cloudy days, hence another common name of sun rose.

 

Native to Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay.

 

Each flower 25 mm diameter.

 

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Uploaded on January 18, 2023
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