Portulaca oleracea

Pigweed, Purslane at Tuggeranong DC, ACT

Portulaca oleracea at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 20 Jan 2019
Portulaca oleracea at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 20 Jan 2019
Portulaca oleracea at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 20 Jan 2019
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Portulaca oleracea 20 Jan 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Portulaca oleracea 20 Jan 2019 Mike

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A native plant that enjoys disturbed areas. Common along sides of roads and tracks.

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Mike wrote:
   23 Jan 2019
Field Guide to Plants of the Molonglo Valley p.347 says 'Both native and introduced forms are found in Australia. All populations in the ACT are thought to be an introduced form.'
   24 Jan 2019
Will check with Meredith and Richard what is the source of their information. It is one that has kept me guessing which is why I opted to classifying it as a cosmopolitan species within Canberra Nature Map

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  • 20 Jan 2019 10:52 AM Recorded on
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  • True In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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