hairy-pigweed

Portulaca pilosa L. is a member of the Portulacaceae family and is native to the Americas. It is recognized by its succulent structure, linear leaves, and pink flowers. The species is commonly referred to as hairy-pigweed and is found in a broad range of locations, from the southern United States and the Caribbean through to Brazil. It has also been recorded in several other countries and regions, including Hungary, Italy, India, China, the Philippines, and Australia. The plant's distribution extends to various parts of South America, including Colombia and the Galápagos Islands. It was first published in 1753 and is illustrated in botanical literature, including the work by Matthews and colleagues in Sida 15: 78 (1992).