Purslane

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Portulaca oleracea
Young purslane in greenhouse
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Portulaca
Species: P. oleracea
Binomial name
Portulaca oleracea


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  • Purslane can be eaten raw or cooked, and lends itself to stir fry dishes. Some say it has a slight lemon-like taste and mushroom-like texture. It is relatively easy to grow in more northern climates, including the New England area in the United States.

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