Trianthema portulacastrum (weed)

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Trianthema portulacastrum (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis
Source: IPM Images

Trianthema portulacastrum (weed) Linnaeus - (horse purslane)

This weed is native to tropical parts of Africa and the Americas but invasive in some other regions. It is a fast growing annual herb which produces many seeds and can go through several generations during one season. It can be problematic in crops like cereals, legumes, cotton or potatoes.

Synonyms:
Trianthema monogyna
Portulaca portulacastrum

Vernacular names
• English: horse purslane
black pigweed
• Español: verdolaga blanca
• Français: poupier courant