| Portulaca oleracea | |
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| Young purslane in greenhouse | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Portulacaceae |
| Genus: | Portulaca |
| Species: | P. oleracea |
| Binomial name | |
| Portulaca oleracea | |
Chunks of information
- 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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See also
External links
- Portucala oleracea Wikipedia
