Purslane—Portulaca oleracea L.

This document provides an overview of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.), a succulent summer annual plant often considered a weed but occasionally consumed as a vegetable. Native to Persia and introduced to the U.S. from Europe, purslane is now common in Florida. It features fleshy stems and leaves,...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2025-07-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139819
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