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Water Purslane (Lythrum portula) is an annual forb or herb native to parts of Europe and North Africa, including Albania, Algeria, Austria, and Belgium. Water Purslane (Latin: Lythrum portula) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Water Purslane is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Water Purslane is a member native to ALB, ALG, AUT, AZO, BAL, and BLT. Water Purslane thrives in wet conditions and prefers light to heavy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Water Purslane grows best in 7/10 light, wet, water water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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