What Is Purslane?

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Purslane is a common lawn weed. A prostrate succulent with thick stems and paddle-shaped leaves, purslane is a wild edible with a mild sweet/sour flavor.

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Moira Clune is a freelance writer who since 1991 has been writing sales and promotional materials for her own and other small businesses. In addition, she has published articles on VetInfo and various other websites. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hartwick College.

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