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Common Purslane
Portulaca Oleracea
Purslane, formally known as Portulaca oleracea, is a succulent plant that is often used in cooking due to its high Omega-3 fatty acids and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iron contents. Native to Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe, it attracts pollinators like birds, bees, and butterflies. With full sun exposure and well-drained soil, the plant can grow up to 18 inches long and wide.