— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Green Purslane (Portulaca oleracea). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Green Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a light-loving annual forb or herb native to regions including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, and Angola. Green Purslane (Latin: Portulaca oleracea, family Caryophyllaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Green Purslane is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Green Purslane is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family native to AFG, ALB, ALD, ALG, ANG, and ASC. Green Purslane thrives in light to moderately moist conditions and prefers well-draining, sandy or medium-textured soils with a pH of 7-7.5.
Green Purslane grows best in USDA zone 3-12, 7/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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