Broad-leaved Parakeelya
Calandrinia remota
Family: Montiaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It can re-grow from seed each year or keep growing. It is 10-30 cm high and spreads 50-100 cm wide. The flowers are at the end of the stalk and pink to purple. The fruit is a 3 celled capsule. It is on a stalk about 2 cm long.
There are between 50-100 Calandrinia species. It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.
Where it is found
It grows in sand. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.