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Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

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Purslane
Portulaca oleracea


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3 Comments

Seema
Seema 11 years ago

is it purslane?
the glossy, succulent look is missing

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Awesome! Thanks Chester! Too bad it isn't in my backyard! :)

chesterbperry
chesterbperry 11 years ago

All of the above ground parts are edible, being high in nutrients, anti-oxidants, and having more Omega-3's than any other plant, also very good for you. It can be consumed raw or cooked, my favorite way is throwing it in a stir fry.

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on Sep 3, 2012
Submitted on Sep 4, 2012

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