Little hogweed (Portulaca retusa)

Family: Portulacaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Portulaca retusa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. Seed - raw or cooked. Ground into a powder and used as a mush. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; Seed - raw or cooked.; Ground into a powder and used as a mush.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky glades, sands etc. The plants often grow in large patches a metre or more in diameter. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)