Black Pigweed- Trianthema portulacastrum

Botanical Name : Trianthema portulacastrum

About plant:
Leaves: Green or reddish-green, shiny, tiny, succulent leaves that are rounded to oval in
shape and measure between 1.2 and 3.5 centimeters in length and 0.8 and 2.2 centimeters in width. The leaves are held opposite one another, with the smaller leaf protruding further than the larger one.
 Flowers: White, pink to pinkish-purple, solitary flowers that bloom only in the morning are
quite little (approximately 7 mm across).
 Fruits: Capsules, which are dry fruits that open when they reach maturity. They are
cylindrical, curved, and have two erect, pointy “wings” or awns on top. When the capsule
opens, six to eight seeds are released.

Best use a creeper or hanging plant
Care: Needs periodic trimming as this is a weed and can quickly spread, Needs regular
watering and is a tough creeper