Pink Purslane

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Pink purslane (Claytonia sibirica) is an edible plant in the Portulacaceae family related to Spring Beauty (Claytonia perfoliata) and Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) which is high in Omega 3 oils – normally found in fish oils and algae. It has a host of vitamins and minerals and the leaves are excellent in salads.

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