If you see this in your yard, do not break it under any circumstances

Purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, is a herb native to Asia which is spread worldwide. Although many consider it just weed, it is in fact a plant that is edible and extremely nutritious.

Among the rest, this plant is rich in antioxidants, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and beneficial plant compounds. Being full of beta-carotene, the pigment responsible for the reddish color of its stems and leaves and an antioxidant believed to reduce the number of free radicals in your body, purslane lowers the risk of cancer.