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Can Humans Eat Portulaca? A Guide to Edible Purslane

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Did you know that the common garden weed, *Portulaca oleracea* (purslane), contains more omega-3 fatty acids than most other leafy green vegetables? Yes, humans can eat portulaca, but it is important to know which species is edible, how to prepare it, and be aware of its high oxalate content.