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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

Synonyms