Purslane, << PURS layn, >> is a matting annual weed. It is one of the worst pests in American gardens and cultivated fields. The plant covers a sizable area and is also a home for insects that feed on corn and melons. It has thick, fleshy leaves and stems, and yellow flowers. The purslane bears many seeds, and it is important to destroy the plant before the seeds ripen. Young shoots are sometimes eaten in salads.
