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​Little Hogweed, Verdolaga, Common Purslane, Pursley,Portulaca oleracea,Purslane family (Portulacaceae)

9/7/2018

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​Found in moist, sunny, open, disturbed areas
Seen blooming on August 30, 2018 by the Rio Chama
Little Hogweed is a spreading plant with succulent, often reddish stems and succulent, spoon-shaped leaves; the flowers are small and yellow and open only on hot, sunny days. It is considered a beneficial weed because all parts of the plant are edible, raw or cooked. It is quite nutritious because it is unusually high in omega-3 fatty acids and contains significant amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium and antioxidants. It is sometimes used as fodder and is fed to poultry to reduce egg cholesterol. It was used traditionally as an ointment for burns. Source.
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    I am Marilyn Phillips, a native of England, whose love of nature and the outdoors from childhood brought me by a circuitous route to Crested Butte, Colorado in 1993 and 16 years later to northern New Mexico. My exploration of the many trails in these areas, my interest in wildflowers and photography, and career in computer system design came together in this creation. If you have any corrections, comments or questions, please contact me by email.

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