Orange Wildflower
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Name: Portulaca
umbraticola Common Name: Wingpod Purslane, Crownpod Purslane Flower Color: Yellow with orange or red tips, all yellow Plant Type: Herb, Annual Height: To 10 inches (25 cm) tall Date Observed: August 26, 2006 Notes: The flowers have 5, rounded petals and are 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) across. The seed pods are encircled by crown-like, translucent, membranaceous wings. The leaves are succulent and linear to spatulate in shape. The stems are fleshy and often reddish. |
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