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Claytonia perfoliata

Winter Purslane

  • 10-20 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
Winter Purslane Early/late spring and late autumn in a cold frame or late spring /early autumn in open ground. The seeds should be scattered. A very healthy winter vegetable, which should be harvested before flowering starts. Can also be eaten raw in salads or cooked as spinach.
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Characteristics

Height 10 - 20 cm
Flowering time April - June
Flower colour white
Growth habit ascending
Hardiness down to about susceptible to frost

Botanical information

Botanical name Claytonia perfoliata
Genus Claytonia
Family Portulacaceae
Common names NL: postelein, winter- witte
EN: Winter Purslane
FR: Claytone de Cuba
DE: Winterportulak