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Purslane Portulaca oleracea

Purslane

Γλυστιρία

Semizotu

Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea

other names: Γλιστρίδα, garden purslane, Verdolaga

AVAILABLE: JUN-OCT

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Description

  • small, thick, fleshy, obovate egg-shaped, narrow at base, glossy green leaves with a lighter underside
  • leaves can vary in color from green to reddish-purple
  • stems are succulent and can lay across the ground

preparation

  1. pick thin tender stems with leaves from the tips of the plant, raw for salads
  2. the leaves have a slightly tangy and lemony flavour
  3. the thicker stems can be cooked as string beans or pickled
  4. tiny spherical black seeds can be eaten or ground into a flour

extra info

A succulent plant that can be found in sunny areas. It is said that vinegar is preferred to lemon juice as a purslane salad dressing.

Also available in

December

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