| Water-purslane |
| Lythrum portula |
| Family | Purple-Loosestrife Family Lythraceae |
| Habit of Plant | Low creeping annual with stems about 10cm long. The stems root at the frequent nodes. |
| Flowers | Very small only 1mm across located in the leaf axils. Petals are not visible. |
| Occurance | Frequent to the south but very rare towards the north Scotland. |
| Location | Likes damp bare ground such as woodland paths or near ponds which are flooded in winter. |
| Seasons | Flowers June - October. |
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Water-purslane detail of flowers
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