Portulaca sp.
Family: Portulacaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Portulaca sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Portulacaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rosa: Portulaca has fleshy succulent leaves and 2 sepals; rose has thin leaves and 5 sepals.; vs Euphorbia: Portulaca has true petals and thick succulent leaves; spurge has petal-like bracts and milky sap.; vs Cistanthe: Portulaca has only 2 sepals; Cistanthe has 2-8 sepals that vary by species.; vs Crassula: Portulaca has 5 separate petals; Crassula has 5 petals often fused at base into a tube.; vs Dianthus: Portulaca has 2 sepals and succulent leaves; pinks have 5 sepals in a tubular calyx and thin leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Portulaca sp. native to California?
No. Portulaca sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Portulaca sp. belong to?
Portulaca sp. is in the Portulacaceae family, genus Portulaca.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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