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Weed ID please

13 years ago

I don't have a picture as I'm just getting this description from a friend.

But here's what she told me:

leaves are oval about 1" by 1/2" fairly thick, similar to a jade plant. Growth is a spreading groudcover about 9 or 10" tall. The root is fibrous, stems red & fleshy and spread in spider fashion, & very vigorous.

Any ideas? If I had any names I could google them and show her. Thanks.

Comments (3)

squirejohn zone4 VT
13 years ago
purslane?
north53 Z2b MB
Original Author
13 years ago
Yes that fits the description perfectly. She said she pulled out 3 wheelbarrows full of the stuff. I never knew it could be so aggressive!
Thank you for responding.
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squirejohn zone4 VT
13 years ago
It's also good to eat - leaves in salad or whole plant boiled like chard.

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