PURSLANE

Portulaca oleracea

  • COMMON NAMES

    Purslane, Garden Purslane, Little Hogweed,Moss Rose, Pigwee, Pigweed, Portulaca Purselane Pusley, Red Root, Rock Moss

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Portulacaceae

    The Purslane Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to Western Asia & the Mediterranean.

  • HABITAT

    Best in warm weather, full sun in almost any soil.

  • CULTIVATION

    Annual, from seed

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Flavonoids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Mild, Tart, Slightly Sour

PAIRING: Pastry, Vegertables, Protein

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.