Desert horse-purslane
Trianthema portulacastrum
Also known as: Pourpier courant, Brède cacayanga · Pourpier courant · Fanievanzaza be malandi, Tsinioleniole be malandi · Desert Horse-Purslane · Brède cacayanga
📋 About Desert horse-purslane
Trianthema portulacastrum is a species of flowering plant in the ice plant family known by the common names desert horsepurslane, black pigweed, and giant pigweed. It is native to areas of several continents, including Africa and North and South America, and present as an introduced species in many other areas. It grows in a wide variety of habitat types and it can easily take hold in disturbed areas and cultivated land as a weed.
🏷️ Common Names for Desert horse-purslane
This plant is known by many names around the world. Whether you're searching for "Pourpier courant, Brède cacayanga" or "Pourpier courant", they all refer to the same species.
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🔬 Plant Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Aizoaceae
Genus
Trianthema
Species
Trianthema portulacastrum
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