Leaves Posted November 13, 2013 I took the photos late in the afternoon so the flowers are closed. It produces lots of seeds per flower & like to grow in sand. I've looked everywhere & cannot ID it. Anyone know what it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Jack Posted November 13, 2013 looks like Carpobrotus rossii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Stillman Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) portulaca pilosa... maybe Edited November 13, 2013 by Stillman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Leaves Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Cheers for the ID both of you, looks like it is Portulaca pilosa, it varies form so much. Medicinal Plants of Central Asia: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan: Uzbekistan states that in chinese medicine portulaca is used to alleviate pain & swelling. Effects include a sharp increase in blood pressure due to high noradrenaline content. The plant contains an abundance of catecholamines, dopamine & noradrenaline, free oxalic acids, alkaloids etc. Edited November 13, 2013 by Leaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I took the photos late in the afternoon so the flowers are closed. It produces lots of seeds per flower & like to grow in sand. I've looked everywhere & cannot ID it. Anyone know what it is?
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