| Common Names |
Purslane, Verdolaga, Duckweed, Little Hogweed |
| Family |
Portulacaceae (Purslane Family) |
| Origin |
Cosmopolitan; likely native to Asia or the Mediterranean |
| Plant Type |
Succulent Edible Herb |
| Life Cycle |
Annual (reseeds freely) |
| Food Forest Layer |
Groundcover / Herb Layer |
| Mature Size |
4–8 in tall, spreading to 12–18 in wide |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Low; drought-tolerant |
| Harvest Season |
Spring through Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
30–40 days from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Very Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 3–11 (grown as annual or self-seeding) |
| Florida Native |
Naturalized; widely established |
| Propagation |
Seeds, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Warm-season annual; sensitive to frost |
