annual sea-purslane

Sesuvium maritimum, known as annual sea-purslane, is an annual herb native to coastal regions of southeastern North America. It is part of the Aizoaceae family and thrives in sandy beaches and salt marshes. The species is distributed across areas including Alabama, Florida, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. First described in 1888, it is commonly found in coastal habitats and is adapted to saline and sandy environments.