Editing Purslane (section)

== Introduction ==

'''Portulaca sativa''' is often considered a synonym or a cultivated form of '''Portulaca oleracea''', commonly known as purslane. It belongs to the family Portulacaceae and is an annual succulent plant. Historically, purslane has been cultivated for over 4,000 years for its nutritional and medicinal properties<ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea</ref>. The plant is highly variable and has been grown in many parts of the world, both as a food source and for its health benefits<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca_oleracea</ref><ref>https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea</ref>.

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