Shoreline seapurslane
Sesuvium portulacastrum
Also known as: toroariki, po’ea, pökea · pökea · pokea · Shoreline Seapurslane · Pökea vai, Pökea
📋 About Shoreline seapurslane
Sesuvium portulacastrum is a sprawling perennial herb in the family Aizoaceae that grows in coastal and mangrove areas throughout much of the world. It grows in sandy clay, coastal limestone and sandstone, tidal flats and salt marshes, throughout much of the world. It is native to Africa, Asia, Australia, Hawai`i, North America and South America, and has naturalised in many places where it is not indigenous.
🏷️ Common Names for Shoreline seapurslane
This plant is known by many names around the world. Whether you're searching for "toroariki, po’ea, pökea" or "pökea", they all refer to the same species.
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🔬 Plant Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Aizoaceae
Genus
Sesuvium
Species
Sesuvium portulacastrum
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