Purslane, Little Hogweed

Portulaca oleracea L.

Portulacaceae (Rose Moss Family)

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Purslane 

·         low-growing, spreading summer annual weed in the Portulacacae (Purslane Family) with fleshy oval leaves and fleshy stems

·         grows 3-4" tall, spreads 8-18" per plant

·         produces yellow flowers

·         found in cultivated agronomic and horticultural crops, waste areas

·         control:  pre-emergent herbicides, cultivation, shading