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What is purslane?

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

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What is purslane?

What is purslane?

Overview of purslane.

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hairy purslane

hairy purslane

Hairy purslane (Portulaca villosa).

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Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

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