Portulaca oleracea
Synonyms
Pursley, Wild Portulaca
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Summer annual
Growth Habit:
Prostrate
Propagation:
Seed and fragmented stem segments
Leaf Margin:
Smooth
Leaf Hairs:
None
Leaf Structure:
Club-shaped, thick and fleshy
Leaf Arrangement:
Alternate or opposite
Root Type:
Taproot with secondary fibrous root system
Flower Color:
Yellow
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Similar Species
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Dimethenamid-p, Dithiopyr, Ethofumesate, Isoxaben, Mesotrione, Metolachlor, Napropamide, Oryzalin, Oxadiazon, Prodiamine, Simazine
- Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Atrazine, Bentazon, Carfentrazone, Chlorsulfuron, Dicamba, Fluroxypyr, Mecoprop-p, Mesotrione, Sulfentrazone
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
