Jewels of Opar

This is known as Jewels of Opar, scientific name Talinum paniculatum. Native to western United States and Mexico, it has the potential to be invasive here. Talinum is in the plant family Portulacaceae. The leaves are said to be edible, like the more familiar relative Portulaca oleracea, or purslane.

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If you visit this Talinum patch, look for the purslane. It's here as well.