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Moss rose

Local Name	:	Moss rose
Botanical Name	:	Portulaca grandiflora Hook.
Common Name	:	Moss rose
Family	:	Portulacaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to Brazil but has become widely distributed around the world. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is cultivated in India including Odisha.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is a low-growing succulent with vibrant, showy flowers and fleshy, oval leaves.

Descriptions

It is a low-growing, succulent annual herb with a prostrate, spreading habit. It has fleshy, oval leaves. The plant produces vibrant, showy flowers in a range of colors including pink, red, yellow, and white.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

Throughout the year

Use(s)

It is often grown as an ornamental plant.