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Portulaca oleracea

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Portulaca oleracea is a succulent plant in the family Portulacaceae. All parts of the plant are edible raw or cooked.

FamilyPortulacaceae
GenusPortulaca
NativeAfrica
LifespanAnnual or perennial (species-dependent)

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Native Range

Native to Africa, Asia, Europe.

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Portulaca oleracea is a succulent plant in the family Portulacaceae. All parts of the plant are edible raw or cooked.