Sea Purslane (Sesuvium portulacastrum)

Family: Aizoaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Sesuvium portulacastrum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal dunes and beaches. (Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)