Purslane, the wild edible

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I have noticed a lot of purslane growing in my garden. Started to study up on it. Seems like it is a great wild edible. I had forgotten that my grandfather used to pick and eat it in New Mexico. Most people consider it a weed. It may be well worth the effort to check it out. I think it has the highest content of omega 3 as a plant instead of eating fish. Also good for diabetics. Don't confuse it with spurge. The purslane is a succulent. It has a kind of tart lemon type of taste and will be a great addition to the salad. Also had protein to it. I think it was also called Miners lettuce. Has been used around the world. Comments? Don't pull it up out of the garden if you like the taste. Regards
 
Most of our backyards are full of a plethora of edibles and medicinals. All you have to do is forgoe the 'I only want Kentucky bluegrass' syndrome. Plantains - get to love them, edibles that cure bee stings and bug bites as a poultice. Just let 'em grow and forget the fertilizer/grass seed/pesticide applications.
 
billym said:
Miner's lettuce is something different that you can also eat.
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You are right. After your post I checked it out, different plant. It was mentioned under the purslane info and I thought it was the same plant with a different name. I will have to try and find some to try out. Thanks.
 
Man I pull up that stuff from my garden, flower beds, even my driveway! I tried some today. Very tart and it will go in my list of plants to look for.

Thanks
 
So you guys have got Pigweed (aka Purslane) over there too :D

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As well as the edible folage, the seeds can be ground up into a "flour" to make very nutritious cakes :thumbup:




Kind regards
Mick
 
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