Agricultural Information:

Family: Portulacaceae
Scientific name: Portulaca oleracea

Purslane is a low-growing, succulent plant with smooth stems, thick green leaves and small yellow flowers. Originally from the Mediterranean, today it is often considered a weed, but it’s actually an edible plant high in omega 3s.

Purslane leaves are crunchy, with a mild lemon flavor, and is often eaten raw in salads. It can also be cooked by sautéing it like spinach or by adding it to soups.

Information about plants as they relate to torah and mitzvot has been generously provided by Mercaz Torah VeHa’aretz Institute.