Portulaca+grandiflora


 * // Portulaca grandiflora //**** Portulacaceae **
 * Rose Moss or Moss Rose **
 * Latin word porto=to carry and lac = milk; refers to milky sap
 * grandiflora = large flowered
 * Native to South America
 * leaves and stems prostrate or ascending with loose hairs at joints among flowers
 * leaves cylindrical; close to the ground; growth habit gives appearance of moss
 * 1” long succulent leaves (narrow)
 * spreading – hanging basket or raised planter
 * flowers 1” across; single and double; close in afternoon
 * prefers hot & dry, wet and humidity