Tag: purslane
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Trianthema portulacastrum – Desert Horse-purslane
After Common Purslane, Wild purslane, I thought of covering one more so-called-purslane(but it is not really a purslane) which I am aware of. This plant is often mistaken as Punarnava as the plant look similar to actual punarnava/thazhuthama(Boerhavia diffusa). While some call this plant as Shwetha Punarnava(as there are two varieties in this species- with…
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Portulaca oleracea – Common Purslane
Purslane is found worldwide and is often considered a weed. Despite its humble status, it has been valued as a food source in many cultures for centuries. Purslane was used by ancient Greeks and Romans for its medicinal properties and as a food source. It was also known to be used in ancient Egyptian cuisine…
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