Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-654.11.__
Lythrum portula
Synonym: Peplis portula
English: Water purslane, Spatulaleaf loosestrife.
German: Sumpfquendel.
French: Pourpier d'eau.
Dutch: Waterpostelein.
Habitat: swampy places, in sandy and heathland areas.
Botany
Small, lying, strongly branched plant.
Leaves: opposite.
Flowers: very small, rosé.