This is another reason not to treat any “superfood” as something that should be consumed in huge quantities.
The Bottom Line
A plant that looks like an unwanted garden weed may actually be something you can eat.
Purslane is nutritious, versatile, drought-tolerant, and surprisingly easy to grow.
But the most important lesson isn’t simply “never pull out this plant.”
It’s learn to identify plants before deciding whether they’re weeds, useful garden plants, or edible foods.
The next time you spot a little succulent plant spreading across your garden, take a closer look.
