Why You Should Have This Plant in the Garden

advertising display of purses The plant known as purslane, porcelan, or market gardening purslane is technically a "weed" plant. It has medicinal and culinary uses, both as a vegetable and a herb.

It grows readily in gardens but in warmer climates it is much more common. Southern France is where you're most likely to find its cultivation if you happen to call France home. Porcelaca oleracea is the botanical name for purslane.

To utilize it properly, you must have a thorough understanding of this plant.