Claytonia perfoliata

Winter Purslane

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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Claytonia perfoliata

Winter Purslane

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.

botanical information about Claytonia perfoliata

  • Botanical name: Claytonia perfoliata
  • Genus: Claytonia
  • Family: Portulacaceae
  • Other names: postelein - winter- witte - Winter Purslane - Claytone de Cuba - Winterportulak

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