Portulaca umbraticola Kunth is a plant in the Portulacaceae family, order Caryophyllales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Portulaca umbraticola Kunth

Portulaca umbraticola Kunth

Portulaca umbraticola Kunth is an edible small succulent with varied flower colors that can grow up to 25 cm tall.

Family
Genus
Portulaca
Order
Caryophyllales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Portulaca umbraticola Kunth

Portulaca umbraticola Kunth is a species that is often easily confused with Portulaca oleracea. Its foliage is typically much smaller and wider than the foliage of other Portulaca species. This plant grows to a maximum height of 25 centimeters. Its flowers can be yellow, pink, or orange. Every part of this plant, including its stems, leaves, flowers, and roots, is edible.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Caryophyllales Portulacaceae Portulaca

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