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Paraguayan Purslane blooming in Caroline Co., Maryland (9/24/2017).

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Paraguayan Purslane in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/28/2018).

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Paraguayan Purslane in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/28/2018).

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Paraguayan Purslane in Caroline Co., Maryland (9/3/2019).

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Paraguayan Purslane in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/28/2018). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

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Portulaca amilis

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Portulacaceae
Genus:	Portulaca
Species:	P. amilis
Binomial name
*Portulaca amilis* Speg.^[1]

Portulaca amilis, known as Paraguayan purslane,^[2] is a species of Portulaca native to South America. It was introduced to the southeastern United States and other countries around the world and can be found in sandy soil in disturbed areas, roadsides, fields, lawns and gardens.^{[citation needed]}

Description

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Appearance is similar to Portulaca oleracea. The ends of the foliage are sharp and flowers are normally pink.^{[citation needed]}