Plant ID
Purslane — Positive ID
A juicy, mild, lemony succulent weed that shows up uninvited in most gardens — with one lookalike worth learning.
Lookalikes to Know
- Hairy-stemmed spurge: True purslane has smooth reddish stems and no milky sap. Spurge has hairy stems and milky sap when broken — check both before eating.
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