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Portulaca intraterranea J.M.Black
Large Pigweed
A succulent from the Simpson Desert. This plant was at the end of its season.

	Portulaca *intraterranea*		*Portulaca intraterranea*

	Description:Flower		Description:Flower and leaves
	Location:QAA Line, Simpson Desert, Western Queensland		Location:QAA Line, Simpson Desert, Western Queensland
	GPS Coordinates:N/A		GPS Coordinates:N/A
	Date of photo:18 June 2007		Date of photo:18 June 2007
	Field No:U892		Field No:U892

References (accessed 9 June 2018):

http://australianportulaca.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/portulaca-intraterranea-desert-gem.html

Williams, K.A.W. (1987), Native Plants of Queensland 2:234

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Portulaca intraterranaea