FREE: Purslane Purple Flower Bare Root Plant

The listing, Purslane Purple Flower Bare Root Plant has ended.

Will ship a full plant fresh with roots in plastic bag. Can be transplanted and propagated. The Purple flower leaf variety has larger leaves.

Purslane is a soft, succulent called purslane or "pusley" has more omega-3 fatty acids than in some of the fish oils. If you are a vegetarian and want to avoid all forms of animal products, then here is the answer! Botanically, this herbaceous leafy vegetable belongs to the family of Portulacaceae and scientifically known as Portulaca oleracea.It is native to Indian sub-continent and now widely distributed across all continents. Varieties of puslane have variation in leaf size, thickness and leaf arrangement and flowers. It is a hardy herb plant requiring comparatively less water and soil nutrients and grows well in sunny conditions.

Its leaves appear thick, contain mucilaginous substance, and have a slightly sour and salty taste, its yellow flower buds are also edible. Great in a salad!

Purslane seeds, appear like black tea powder, are often used to make herbal drinks.

Health benefits of Purslane a green leafy vegetable is very low in calories (just 16 kcal/100g) and fats; nonetheless, it is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Fresh leaves contain surprisingly more omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid) than any other leafy vegetable plant. 100 grams of fresh purslane leaves provide about 350 mg of α-linolenic acid, Vitamin A, (1320 IU/100 g, provides 44% of RDA) one of the highest among green leafy vegetables. vitamin C, and some B-complex vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and carotenoids, as well as dietary minerals, such as iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and manganese.

Furthermore, present in purslane are two types of betalain alkaloid pigments, the reddish beta-cyanins and the yellow beta-xanthins. Both pigment types are potent anti-oxidants and have been found to have anti-mutagenic properties in laboratory studies.
Was favorite food of Gandhi! Wonderful for detox of body.