Little hogweed

Portulaca retusa

Physical Characteristics

Portulaca retusa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Missouri to Arkansas and Texas, west to Nevada.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[61, 105, 161]. Seed - raw or cooked. Ground into a powder and used as a mush[161].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known