Montia sibirica Pink purslane (Portulacaceae) Evergreen annual/perennial

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Montia sibirica
Pink purslane
Evergreen annual/perennial
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The Montia sibirica plant species is found in E. Asia - Siberia. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Portulacaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pink purslane. Some home gardeners know the variety as Claytonia alsinoides. C. sibirica.

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Latin Name:  Montia sibirica
Common Name:  Pink purslane
Family:  Portulacaceae
Author:  (L.)Howell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp woods, shaded streamsides etc, especially on sandy acid soils[17, 50].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 62, 183]. They usually have a fairly bland flavour and are quite nice in a salad or cooked as a green vegetable. The leaves have a distinct earthy after-taste rather like raw beetroot[K]. They are available all year round but can turn rather bitter in the summer, especially if the plant is growing in a hot dry position[K]. Although on the small side, the leaves are producd in abundance and are very easily harvested[K].

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