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How to Grow Common Purslane - Portulaca oleracea
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10 inches (25 cm)
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0 (don't cover)
How to grow Common purslane
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Common names: Verdolaga, Red root, Pursley
Family: Portulacaceae (1)
Type: Leaf (40)
Group: Purslane (2)
Diseases: Black stem
Pests: Slugs
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