Small-leaf parakeelya, Pink purslane
Calandrinia calyptrata
Family: Montiaceae
What it is like
A small annual herb. It is angular and branches from the base. The leaves mostly arise from the base of the stem. They are fleshy and almost like cylinders. They are reddish. There are very few leaves on the stems. The flowers are small and pink. They are on long stalks.
There are between 50-100 Calandrinia species. It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.
Where it is found
It grows on the edge of granite slabs and in rock crevices. Tasmania Herbarium.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Thin taproot
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Parakeelya