Article Nº 0477 Plant Vol. I · p. 263
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Original title: Beldroega (Portulaca oleracea)
Purslane, a plant of the Portulacaceae common in the streets of Funchal; unused in Madeira though edible as salad, with purgative effects in excess.
A plant of the family Portulacaceae, very common in the streets of Funchal. It is not used in Madeira, but it could serve as a salad, although its leaves have a purgative effect when eaten in large quantities.
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