Home8 Reasons to Leave Purslane Weed Growing — The Backyard Superfood You’ve Been Pulling Up! 8 Reasons to Leave Purslane Weed Growing — The Backyard Superfood You’ve Been Pulling Up!

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⚠️ Important Notes Before Foraging

  • ✅ Positive ID: Purslane has thick, spoon-shaped leavesreddish stems, and grows flat along the ground. Do not confuse with spurge (toxic look-alike that oozes white sap when broken).
  • 🌿 Harvest ethically: Only pick from areas free of pesticides, herbicides, or pet traffic.
  • 🥣 Eat in moderation: Contains oxalates (like spinach)—those with kidney stones should limit intake.

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