Shrubby Purslane

Scientific Name: Portulaca Suffrutescens
Common Name: Shrubby Purslane
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=29
Habitat: Valleys, bajadas
Life Form: Subshrub
Leaf Description: Linear to oblanceolate, whorled below flowers
Flower Color: Copper to orange
Flowering Period: Jul. to Sept.
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Rare
Family: Portulacaceae (purslane family)