View photos of the edible plant Trianthema portulacastrum (Horse purslane), profiled in Sonoran Desert Food Plants.
Trianthema portulacastrum (Horse purslane)
Trianthema portulacastrum (Horse purslane)
Trianthema portulacastrum (Horse purslane)
Trianthema portulacastrum (Horse purslane)
Trianthema portulacastrum (Horse purslane)
A passage from Sonoran Desert Food Plants:
Briefly sautéed (like bean sprouts), they add a pleasing tart–quality to a stir–fry or any dish that calls for such a taste.
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