Silk-Cotton Purslane

• Scientific Name: Portulaca Halimoides
• Common Name: Silk-Cotton 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=26
• Habitat: Sandy areas, washes
• Life Form: Succulent, forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Linear to oblanceolate, simple, entire, smooth, succulent
• Flower Color: Yellow to copper
• Flowering Period: Aug. to Nov.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Portulacaceae (purslane family)