Purslane is a plant that many people have spent years pulling out of their garden cracks and flower beds, thinking it is nothing more than a stubborn weed. However, this low-growing plant with thick leaves and small yellow flowers is actually “one of nature’s most nutrient-dense superfoods.” Known scientifically as Portulaca oleracea, it has been a staple ingredient for centuries in places like the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Asia. It is incredibly tough, grows well even without much water, and is more nutritious than many of the expensive greens you find at the grocery store. Before you decide to clear…
Purslane is a plant that many people have spent years pulling out of their garden cracks and flower beds, thinking it is nothing more than a stubborn weed. However, this low-growing plant with thick leaves and small yellow flowers is actually “one of nature’s most nutrient-dense superfoods.” Known scientifically as Portulaca oleracea, it has been a staple ingredient for centuries in places like the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Asia. It is incredibly tough, grows well even without much water, and is more nutritious than many of the expensive greens you find at the grocery store.
