Malheur Experiment Station

Purslane

Purslane

Latin: Portulacaceae

Plants in the Purslane Family by Introduced, Scientific Name

Introduced: North America

Montia perfoliata Common Names Miner's lettuce Family Purslane Flower Color White Plant Type Herb Introduced North America Weed No

Introduced: No Information

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

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

Montia chamissoi Common Names water montia, water miner's lettuce Family Purslane Flower Color White/Purple Plant Type Herb Native Yes Weed No

Montia linearis Common Names narrowleaf minerslettuce, indian lettuce Family Purslane Flower Color White Plant Type Herb Native Yes Weed No

Portulaca oleracea Common Names common purslane Family Purslane Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Herb Short Description Common purslane Native No Weed Yes