English: Purslane / pigweed

Spanish: Verdolaga

Type: Food

Meaning: purslane / pigweed

La verdolaga (nombre científico portulaca oleracea) es una planta súper nutritiva. Contiene muchísimos ácidos omega 3, además de las vitaminas A, B, E y C y los minerales magnesio, calcio, e hierro. Tiene muchos usos medicinales también. Se encuentra en climas cálidos y secos. (Purslane, also called pigweed, is a super nutritious plant. It contains tons of omega 3 fatty acids as well as Vitamins A, B, E and C and the minerals potassium, calcium and iron. It has many medicinal uses as well. Found in hot, dry climates, its scientific name is portulaca oleracea.)