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Portulaca oleracea

पोर्टुलाका ओलेरासिया या पर्सलेनSucculent

Portulaca oleracea is a succulent plant in the family Portulacaceae. All parts of the plant are edible raw or cooked.

FamilyPortulacaceae
GenusPortulaca
NativeAfrica
LifespanAnnual or perennial (species-dependent)

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Botanical Information

Scientific NamePortulaca oleracea
Common NameSun Rose
FamilyPortulacaceae
GenusPortulaca

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Environmental Information

Pests & Diseases

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Thrips
  • Leaf spot
  • Root rot
  • Powdery mildew
  • Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.