Portulaca umbraticola Kunth is a plant in the Portulacaceae family, order Caryophyllales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Portulaca umbraticola Kunth
Portulaca umbraticola Kunth is an edible small succulent with varied flower colors that can grow up to 25 cm tall.
Identify with AI — OfflineInsufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Wingpod purslane is a short-lived perennial succulent. In the United States, it is typically grown as an annual in flowerbeds and borders. These small plants have attractive flowers and can easily reseed themselves. If you prefer to prevent the plant from spreading, consider removing the seed heads before they mature.
Portulaca umbraticola Kunth is a species that is often easily confused with Portulaca oleracea.
Its foliage is typically much smaller and wider than the foliage of other Portulaca species.
This plant grows to a maximum height of 25 centimeters.
Its flowers can be yellow, pink, or orange.
Every part of this plant, including its stems, leaves, flowers, and roots, is edible.
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Portulaca rubricaulis Kunth
Portulaca grandiflora Hook.
Portulaca amilis Speg.
Portulaca suffrutescens Engelm.
Portulaca oleracea L.
Portulaca pilosa L.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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