Herb: Sea Purslane


Latin name: Sesuvium portulacastrum


Synonyms: Portulaca portulacastrum


Family: Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family)



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
20 cm
(7 3/4 inch)

Habitat of Sea Purslane:

Coastal dunes and beaches.

Cultivation of the herb:

Coastal dunes and beaches.

Medicinal use of Sea Purslane:

None known

Known hazards of Sesuvium portulacastrum:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.