Name that Texas Weed

Portland, TX(Zone 9b)

I have these growing around the yard...tiny pink flowers and fleshy leaves. I keep them because I like the flowers, just don't know what they are.

Russell

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Josephine, Arlington, TX(Zone 8a)

Russell, I think they are Jewels of Opar a very pretty non native but very abundant self seeder.
http://www.robsplants.com/plants/TalinPanic
Josephine

Arlington, TX

Josephine is correct. I hear they spread like crazy. I started growing native flame flowers and I just love them.
C

Baytown, TX(Zone 9b)

I absolutely love my jewel of opar. I don't mind it reseeding at all. Just try to collect the seeds and count them. :) I teased my DGDs in the fall to count them for me....rotflol

Portland, TX(Zone 9b)

Thanks all, I broke a seed pod open yesterday and couldn't believe how many there were in one pod. I tasted a leaf too. Not bad.

Russell

Baytown, TX(Zone 9b)

I always forget they are edible :) Wonder it there are any health benefits.

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