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Purslane is a weed that's ubiquitous, delicious, and nutritious!

Jennifer Sandlin

Aug 29, 2024
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purslane salad. photo: Jennifer Sandlin
purslane salad. photo: Jennifer Sandlin

Have you ever eaten purslane? If you've never tried it, you should! Not only is it delicious and nutritious, but it's also free if you can find some growing near you! What's purslane, you ask? Hunt Gather Cook explains:

Primarily we are talking about Portulaca oleracea, a low-growing, succulent annual native to… wel…

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