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Talinum fruticosum From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Talinum fruticosum Talinum crassifolium 2.jpg Scientific classification edit Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Order: Caryophyllales Family: Talinaceae Genus: Talinum Species: T. fruticosum Binomial name Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss. Synonyms[1] Portulaca fruticosa L. Portulaca triangularis Jacq. Talinum crassifolium (Jacq.) Willd. Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd. Talinum fruticosum ( common local name ನೆಲಬಸಳೆ - "Nela basale" in Kannada ) is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, West Africa, Central America, and much of South America. Common names include Ceylon spinach,[2] waterleaf, cariru, Gbure, Surinam purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, potherb fameflower, Lagos bologi, and sweetheart.[1] It is widely grown in tropical regions as a leaf vegetable. Contents 1 Description 2 Uses 3 References 4 External links