species 75,611 observations
Common Purslane
Portulaca oleracea
Field notes
Supports All
63
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Danaid Eggfly, Fall Webworm Moth, Bedstraw Hawkmoth, Variegated Fritillary
18
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Purslane Sawfly, Portulaca Leafmining Weevil
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Redpoll, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
15
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Western Pygmy-Blue, Long-tailed Aphideater, Aster Cellophane Bee, Variable Duskyface Fly
28
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect Horizontal Prostrate
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.