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Also called duckweed, although do not confuse with very-distantly related duckweed subfamily Lemnoideae (part of arum family Araceae ) also sometimes called that.
Part of purslane family Portulacaceae.
Native to [confusing or uncertain], now grows in most land areas of the world. Invasive > 🌐︎ various Invasive > 🇺🇸 USA
Uses by native peoples(Ethnobotany database) Good to eat, according to some sources?
Unique among plants, purslane does photosynthesis using two different metabolic pathways — one for productivity in hot climates, and one for drought-resistance — and sometimes using both pathways together at the same time. Currently being closely studied by biologists.
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🏠︎ terrestrial 🌾︎ herbaceous plants