What is Purslane?
Are weeds getting a bad rap? What is a weed? A weed is defined as a plant that is growing where it is not wanted. In other words, if you are cultivating certain flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruits or grasses, you do not want other species competing for space, water and nutrients. Many people refer to weeds as negative, undesirable, useless and annoying pests. However, many plants labeled as weeds are very good for our health. Dandelion, for instance, is well known for its many beneficial health properties in both its roots and its leaves. What is Purslane? Purslane is the common edible garden “weed”, Portulaca Oleracea , also called Little Hogweed, Pigweed, Fatweed or Pusley. It is found worldwide and is likely growing in your sidewalk cracks, your driveway, or in your lawn. Outside of North America, purslane is cultivated in gardens because of its huge health benefits. Purslane was a common vegetable in the Roma...