Eleven-O'Clock
Portulaca grandiflora Hook.

Portulaca grandiflora, commonly known as Eleven-O'Clock, is a succulent flowering plant in the Portulacaceae family. Native to southern Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, it is widely cultivated in gardens for its ornamental value. The species was first described in 1829 and is known by several common names, such as rose moss, Mexican rose, and moss rose, although it is unrelated to the rose family. It is commonly grown in regions such as Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and various parts of Europe and Asia.
Description
Portulaca grandiflora is a member of the Portulacaceae family and is distinguished by its succulent leaves and showy flowers. It is often cultivated for its aesthetic appeal and is found in many regions, including Canada, the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia and Oceania. The plant is not related to true roses but is more closely related to carnations and cacti. Its flowers typically open in the morning and close in the evening, giving rise to the name Eleven-O'Clock. The species is widely distributed and cultivated in gardens and landscapes.
Other common names
Eleven-O'ClockGarden PortulacaGarden PurslaneMexican-RoseMoss-RoseMoss-Rose PurslaneRose MossRose-MossRose-Moss-Of-GardenSunplant
Distribution
Manitoba · Ontario · Quebec · BR · Flores Island · TR · TW · RU · SC · HR · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · NU · Kosrae · PW · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · BI · IT · CD · TD · BF · GR · FM · Austria · Azores · Bulgaria · Czech Republic
Synonyms
Portulaca pilosa subsp. grandifloraPortulaca grandiflora subsp. ruiziiPortulaca pilosa var. grandifloraPortulaca grandiflora var. purpureaPortulaca grandiflora var. aurantiacaPortulaca immersostellulataPortulaca pilosa subsp. cisplatinaPortulaca grandiflora var. cisplatinaPortulaca grandiflora f. granulataPortulaca hilaireanaPortulaca multistaminataPortulaca grandiflora subsp. cisplatinaPortulaca grandiflora f. depressaPortulaca grandiflora var. depressaPortulaca pilosa var. ostenianaPortulaca mendocinensis