Sea-purslane
Sea-purslane clump in flower
Flower spikes and leaves
Flower spikes showing stamens
Upper and undersides of leaves
Sea-purslane patch in June
Sea-purslane dominant by the Lune estuary
Atriplex portulacoides
Amaranthaceae
July to September
It is found all round the coast.
See the BSBI distribution map for Sea-purslane
Sea-purslane grows mainly on saltmarshes, especially by
channels and pools.
It also grows on rocky shores and cliffs in the West.
It is a native, clump-forming shrub growing up to 1m.
The yellow flowers are on spikes with the main colour
provided by the stamens.
The leaves are up to 1cm long, light grey and fleshy.
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Sea-purslane clump in flower
Flower spikes and leaves
Flower spikes showing stamens
Upper and undersides of leaves
Sea-purslane patch in June
Sea-purslane dominant by the Lune estuary
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