Moss Rose – Portulaca Grandiflora

Portulaca plants [por-tew-LAK-uh] or moss rose or common purslane are succulent groundcovers and members of the Portulacaceae family. Portulaca grandiflora earned its specific species name (grandiflora) because of its large flowers.
Portulaca plants [por-tew-LAK-uh] or moss rose or common purslane are succulent groundcovers and members of the Portulacaceae family. Portulaca grandiflora earned its specific species name (grandiflora) because of its large flowers.
Portulaca is native to Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. In these areas, the plant grows naturally as a perennial.