Common Purslane

Purslane (portulaca oleracea) is a common succulent "weed "with red stems and small gree  leaves ,used to add to salad, sandwiches, or soups or cooked lik spinac , but it  can spread aggressivel in th garde  they have small yellow flowers, taste slightly sour or salty,similar to spinach or watercress. 

Supper food  as a nutritious edible in many cuisine for its slightly sour taste, rich in omega-3s ,vitamins (A,C,E),and minerals, 

Caution=Do not confuse with spotted spotted spurge, which has a milky sap when broken and  is toxic. 

Grow well in hot ,dry sunny