Parakeelya, Small purslane, Small or twining purslane
Calandrinia eremaea
Family: Montiaceae
What it is like
A succulent annual herb. It can be erect or lie along the ground. It grows 5-30 cm high. The leaves are succulent, fleshy and flattened. The flowers are white, pink or purple. The seed pod is 5 mm long and shaped like a spiral.
There are between 50-100 Calandrinia species. It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on sandy and gravelly soils. It can grow in arid places. Tasmania Herbarium.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Seeds, leaves, roots