Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Portulaca oleracea


Portulaca oleracea or Purslane, a plant that has been valued as food for over 2000 years. It grows in sandy soils and is found throughout the United States as well as the World. It is a succulent that crawls along the ground with light green paddle shaped leaves and reddish stems. The leaves and steams taste great in salad

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