Take a Look: Spurges vs Purslane

While spurges and purslane are not in the same classification, it may be hard to tell them apart by a photo or when you see them out on the street. Here's this guide to distinguish spurges and purslane.

GROUND COVER: Spurges tend to spread out among the ground, while purslane typically grows in clumps, for lack of a better word. However, sometimes it does come along the ground, and it never grows like a tree, so keep your eye out and use the rest of this guide.

MANY COLORS: Spurges come in quite a few varieties, from dark green-pinkish to a light sprout green, while purslane comes in usually one shade of green with a touch of pink-red.

FLESHY LEAVES: Purslane has fleshier, juicier leaves while spurges have flat leaves.

Can you tell the difference between the spurge and purslane in these two observations below?

Posted on July 26, 2021 05:00 PM by iamsharkgirl