Are these Portulacas?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by lorax, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    They're both low-groundcovers with succulent leaves and daisy-like pink flowers. What are they, please?

    If either is purslane, I'd like to start adding it to my salads, but I won't without a positive ID.
     

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    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Not purslane, both belong to Aizoaceae family.
    The left one is Aptenia cordifolia.
     
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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    The right one could be a Carpobrotus sp.
     
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    Right one more like a Lampranthus -- a large genus, identification of some of the cultivated species very difficult.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    So I shouldn't be adding them to my salads...

    Thanks guys!
     
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