Purslane, Verdolaga

Scientific Name: Portulaca Oleracea
Common Name: Purslane, Verdolaga
References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=27
Habitat: Disturbed areas
Life Form: Succulent, forb, annual
Leaf Description: Succulent, obovate cuneate or spatulate, thick, simple, entire, smooth
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Period: Summer
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Rare
Family: Portulacaceae (purslane family)