Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Portulaca pilosa

Last Updated on June 24, 2024 by Shirley De Leon

Portulaca pilosa, or pink purslane, is a wildflower native to Florida. This species is a member of the succulent family and forms thick mats covering the ground.

This plant is toxic to pets and horses, so be sure to remove it if you find it close to home.

A Florida native, it is important to remember in natural areas, this pollinator favorite contributes to the native ecosystem.

More information on pink purslane, visit our portulaca pilosa species page.

Finding weeds in your landscape or nursery? Be sure to use our “Weed ID” website, which sorts species by flower color for easy identification.

 

Featured image by Donna Bollenbach – stock.adobe.com

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Posted: September 28, 2021


Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Chris Marble, Landscape Weed, Marble, Pink Purslane, Pink Weed, Portulaca Pilosa, Weed Identification, Weed Science


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