Wednesday, April 01, 2015

Common Purslane

I was impressed to learn mucilaginous but edible common purslane (Portulaca oleracea), nearly as rich in omega-3 fatty acids as fish, can be found in sidewalk cracks all over the western U.S., and especially in Albuquerque.

The plant has many uses, but I've used it to short-circuit orations by tedious people by reaching down, grabbing a bit, and unexpectedly start chewing.

It's greatest enemy is morons with Roundup.

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