Malheur Experiment Station

Purslane

Purslane

Latin: Portulacaceae

Plants in the Purslane Family by Scientific Name

Claytonia lanceolata Common Names spring beauty Family Purslane Flower Color White to pink Plant Type Herb Native Yes Weed No

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata Common Names Miner's lettuce Family Purslane Flower Color White Plant Type Herb Location Honeycombs, OR Native Yes

Claytonia sibirica Common Names siberian miner's lettuce Family Purslane Flower Color White Location McCall, ID Native Yes

Lewisia rediviva Common Names Bitterroot Family Purslane Flower Color White/Purple Plant Type Herb Location Council, ID Native Yes Weed No

Montia chamissoi Common Names water montia, water miner's lettuce Family Purslane Flower Color White Location Council, ID Native Yes

Montia linearis Common Names Indian lettuce Family Purslane Flower Color White Location Mann Creek, ID Native Yes

Portulaca oleracea Common Names common purslane Family Purslane Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Herb Short Description Common purslane Weed Yes