After seeing a splendid display of Springbeauty (Claytonia perfoliata) in St.Andrews over the weekend I was surprised to see, on the way to the shop this morning, a single plant at the base of the wall beside Tesco. Having concentrated on the flowering tips previously I was glad I had a look at less mature plants with only leaves.
The leaf similarity with Pink Purslane is obvious and I discovered that it has the alternate name of Winter Purslane. Maybe other people know it by this primarily. I've had that experience before ("Do you know Jack-by-the-hedge?" ... no - never heard of it)
Flowering plant 398 for Dalgety Bay. Vascular plant #296 for NT18, 2022.
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