Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Facts About Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) Plant Purslane is a leafy green vegetable that can be consumed either raw or cooked. It is also known as Portulaca oleracea, and is sometimes referred to as pigweed, little hogweed, fatweed or pusley. Purslane has a slightly sour or salty flavour that is akin to spinach and watercress. It…