Purslanes
The purslanes (Portulaca) are a group of low-growing, flowering plants in the carnation family. One species, Common Purselane (P. oleracea) is notable for its edibility – its leaves are eaten as salad greens in cultures around the world. Many other purslaness are used ornamentally, being prized for their ability to create drought-hardy, showy-flowered ground cover.