to identify the plant.
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A Plant That Many People Mistake for a Weed
Purslane is a remarkably adaptable plant. It can grow in gardens, agricultural fields, roadsides, disturbed soil, and other areas where the ground has been exposed.
Its stems are generally smooth and spreading, while the leaves are thick, rounded or spoon-shaped, and succulent. The plant can also produce small flowers, commonly yellow, although appearance can vary depending on growing conditions.
Its ability to tolerate heat and relatively dry conditions is one reason it can become established so
