Portulacaceae Portulaca oleracea L.
Little Hogweed
Iroquois - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 118
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Portulaca oleracea L.
Scientific name: Portulaca oleracea L.
USDA symbol: POOL (
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Common names: Little Hogweed
Family: Portulacaceae
Family (APG): Portulacaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Cooked and seasoned with salt, pepper or butter.
RECRD: 7697 id: 29772