Notice

Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Portulaca grandiflora unknown variety

A variety of Portulaca grandiflora Hook.  See Portulaca grandiflora ‘Splendens’.

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

See Portulaca grandiflora ‘Splendens’ for an outline of botanical and horticultural history.

 

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.187/1850].

 

Notes

Published Feb 06, 2009 - 03:24 AM | Last updated Oct 20, 2011 - 06:02 AM

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Family Portulacaceae
Category
Region of origin

South America
Synonyms
  • Portulaca splendens Lindl.
  • Portulaca thellusonii Lindl.

 
Common Name

Portulaca, Purslane, Rose moss, Sun plant
Name in the Camden Park Record

Portulaca splendens var. 

 
Confidence level low