Never uproot this plant if it appears in your garden.

or contaminated areas.

Purslane can resemble spurge, a toxic look-alike that produces a white milky sap when the stem is broken. True purslane does not produce milky sap and has thick, succulent leaves.

If you’re unsure of the identification, do not eat it.

Who Should Limit Purslane?

Purslane contains relatively high amounts of oxalates, naturally occurring continue reading …