Portulaca oleracea: Carnation, panicum miliaceum of Portulaceae, the whole plant is hairless. The stems lie horizontally, spreading on the ground, and the branches are light green or light red.

Alias: Amaranth, Five Elements, Longevity Vegetable, Five Elements, Melon Seeds, Hemp Rope Vegetable, Equisetum, Grasshopper.

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Portulaca oleracea can be eaten raw or cooked, and the soft stems can be cooked like spinach. But if you are not used to its strong taste, don't use too much. The leaves at the top of Portulaca oleracea stem are soft and can be cooked like watercress. They can be used to make soups or sauces, mayonnaise and stews. Portulaca oleracea can be cooked with shredded radish or mashed potatoes, or with onions or tomatoes, and its stems and leaves can be pickled with vinegar.