Editing Purslane (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Purslane has smooth, reddish, mostly prostrate stems that can grow up to 16 inches tall. The leaves are alternate or opposite, clustered at stem joints, and are fleshy, storing water<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca_oleracea</ref><ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea</ref>. The flowers are small and yellow, opening only during sunny mornings<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca_oleracea</ref><ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soil conditions<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/portulaca</ref><ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea</ref>. It is frost tender and will be killed by the first freeze<ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Purslane is an annual plant, but it can behave like a tropical perennial in warmer climates. It produces many seeds, which can remain viable for several decades<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca_oleracea</ref><ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea</ref>.

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