Portulaca napiformis
Family: Portulacaceae
What it is like
A succulent herb. It grows 5-8 cm high. The flowers are yellow.
There are about 200 Portulaca species. They are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
It grows in tropical places. It grows on gravel, sand or rocky sandstone ridges.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Karedilla