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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