This year, I may chop a little purslane into a salad.

Because of its high water content Purslane cooks down quite a bit.

As a case in point, look at what is happening to purslane, a rather common garden weed.

"Now, stay right there and don't dig up anything except this purslane."

In addition to tastiness, there is another reason to eat purslane.

Purslane's husband Groot was saying his good nights to the others.

The purslane steadily claims the wide garden paths of days gone by.

Purslane contains more Omega 3 than any other known leafy green.

Some complain that purslane can be, well, a tad slimy.

Thoreau was missing something else as well: raw purslane is a treat.

For purslane has become so popular that it is now being grown in shades of pink and gold.

I say, Purslane, you've got a very violent offspring there!"

Since then, purslane has been found to have high amounts of melatonin and other beneficial nutrients.

In spring, I like to add purslane, dandelion and pokeweed to the mix.

After a few days the stems sprout new roots, and purslane keeps on spreading.

"You can pull up the purslane," Trixie told him.

Some beneficial weeds, such as lamb's quarters and purslane, are edible.

Purslane, a mother mouse, stepped forward carrying her infant.

Add purslane, fold together with potatoes, and serve.

In a serving bowl, combine the peas, arugula, parsley and purslane.

The researchers know that purslane will thrive in poor soils and its seeds have a long survival rate, up to 40 years.

When picked very young, purslane makes you pucker.

Purslane is a common name for several plants with edible leaves and may refer to:

Summer purslane (glystridha) is very popular as are wild dandelion leaves.

Purslane brushed away a tear as she laughed.