species 5,897 observations
Desert Horse Purslane
Trianthema portulacastrum
Field notes
Supports All
6
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.


