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RE: South Africa's Miracle Plant - Spekboom
At first, I thought this is a plant I have in our garden.
It is edible but we don't plant it as it is quite aggressive and doesn't need to be planted, lol.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca_oleracea
Unfortunately due to its high water content, they all freeze and disappear in the winter to again reappear in the springs :)
I put the leaves in many kinds of salads, they always add freshness to the taste :)
Yes, I think that is the same plant - well Google seems to think so anyway haha - I am no expert, lol.
And yes, I suppose you could say it is a little invasive... I think the kinder term is "easy grower" haha!
We have so much "wild" here, it just fits right in :D
Hm, that's very interesting, as I have always been wondering what would happen if that monster doesn't "die" in the winter and keeps constantly growing. I love how it looks as a tree :)
I find its leaves not only a great addition to the salads but it appears its contents is awesome for our health...
Yes it has all sorts of benefits medicinally @lightcaptured - quite the wonder plant! And yes, agreed - it looks REALLY beautiful when turned into a "tree" - especially the bonsai styling!!!
I like how it blooms as well.
That's inspirational... Maybe I will pant some seeds in a pot and grow indoors only. It may turn into a tree then :)