or knowledgeable local expert can help with identification.
Where You Find It Matters
Even correctly identified purslane isn’t necessarily safe to harvest from every location.
Avoid plants growing beside roads, areas treated with pesticides or herbicides, places contaminated by animal waste, or other locations where the plant may have absorbed pollutants.
If you want to eat purslane regularly, growing it intentionally in a clean garden or container is a much safer option.
An Easy Plant to Grow
Purslane is remarkably resilient.
It generally prefers warm conditions, plenty of sunlight, and
