Sesuvium portulacastrum
“Sea Purslane”
HERB TO 20CM TALLSprawling herb with reddish-green stems & fleshy green leaves, pink flowers in September-February. Salt spray tolerant. Leaves & stems are edible, raw or cooked, but will cause a throat irritation.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Herbs/Lilies |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
| Soil | Wet |
| Habitat | Wetlands |
| Features | |
| Bush Food Plants, Rockery Plants, Salt Tolerant, Seaside Plantings, Wetland Plants | |
| Localities | |
| Sunshine Coast district | |
