Plants
Coastal Preserves
;)
;)
;)
Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L.
Seapurslane
Scientific Name: Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L.
Common Name: Seapurslane, Shoreline Seapurslane
Family: Aizoaceae (Ice Plant Family)
Stems: Sprawling, profusely branched, mat-forming 8-20 in long
Leaves: Fleshy, paddle-shaped, up to 1 in long
Flowers: Pinkish to light purplish with five sepals
Flowering Time: July to September
Habitat: Damp sandy beaches, salt marshes and swamps
Wetland Indicator: Facultative Wetland
Origin: Native to the U.S.
Description from the University of Florida's School of Forest Resources and Conservation.
Coastal Preserves Plant Gallery