Purslane Collection

Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina
FLO4653523 Shakuyaku or Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, and purslane speedwell, Veronica peregrina. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana

Decorative botanical print with nemophila, babystars, larkspur, crepin and purslane
5855532 Decorative botanical print with nemophila, babystars, larkspur, crepin and purslane; (add.info.: Five border plants including blue nemophila, blue false babystars)

Bur grass, Tragus species, and purslane, Portulaca species? Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668994 Bur grass, Tragus species, and purslane, Portulaca species? Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis
5856499 Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage, Borago officinalis; (add.info.: Corn salad, Valeriana locusta, purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and borage)

Wokingham RG40 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wokingham RG40 2

South Oxfordshire OX14 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Oxfordshire OX14 3

Vegetables and Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Vegetables and Flowers of the Garden: Plate 51

Vegetable and salad leaves, herbes potageres et pour salades
5324559 Vegetable and salad leaves, herbes potageres et pour salades by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Vegetable and salad leaves, herbes potageres et pour salades)

Rock purslane, Cistanthe grandiflora (Discoloured calandrinia, Calandrinia discolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Wild purslane, Portulaca oleracea, and orpin or livelong, Hylotelephium telephium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Bur grass, Tragus, and purslane, Portulaca species?
Bur grass, Tragus species, and purslane, Portulaca species? Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Vegetable and salad leaves, herbes potageres et pour salades. American black nightshade, Solanum americanum, Solanum nigrum, New Zealand spinach, Tetragona expansa, pokeweed, Phytolacca decandra

Dr. Gillies portulaca, Portulaca gilliesii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Curtis British Entomology Plate 459
Lepidoptera: Nonagria vectis Curtis = Rhizedra lutosa (Isle of Wight Wainscot. The identity is fairly obvious, although the synonym is omitted from the standard Check Lists) [Plant

Purslane, Porcelane, Porculaca oleracea, with leaf, stalk and flower. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by
FLO4604156 Purslane, Porcelane, Porculaca oleracea, with leaf, stalk and flower. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin

Rose moss purslane
Photo of an original Fine Lithograph from the Favourite Flowers of Garden & Greenhouse by Edward Step published in 1897 in London

Loosestrife, Purslane and English Tamarisk, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Loosestrife, Lythrum, Purslane, Pigweed, Hogweed, and English Tamarisk, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane), thick green leaves on long, edible stem

Portulaceae - Purslane
Portulaceae: the purslane tribe. Source: Illustrations of the natural orders of plants with groups and descriptions by Twining, Elizabeth, 1805-1889

Herb garden in shape of a maze

Picture No. 10883091
Coastal Atacama - typical vegetation and dunes in the coastal part of the Atacama Desert including some hardy flowering plants like Rock Purslane (Cistanthe grandiflora) Date:

Picture No. 10883090
Rock Purslane - blooming in the coastal part of the Atacama Desert in summer (Cistanthe grandiflora) Date:

Pink Purslane (Claytonia sibirica) introduced species, close-up of flowers, Powys, Wales, May

Hampshire Purslane (Ludwigia palustris) close-up of flowers, growing in pond, New Forest, Hampshire, England, July

Herbs and Leaves Suitable for Salads

Selection of leaves and salad herbs, top from left to right, Lambs Lettuce (Corn Salad), Rocket (Aragula), Sorrel, Nasturtium, Nettle, Dandelion, bottom from left to right, Watercress, Purslane

Sesuvium portulacastrum, sea purslane
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Nevada lewisia (Lewisia nevadensis)
Nevada lewisia (Pedicularis attolens) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Sea purslane (Honckenya peploides) in flower. Coastal sand, Scotland
ROG-12774 Sea purslane in flower. Coastal sand, Scotland Honckenya peploides Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Purslane UK
ROG-3685 Sea Purslane UK Halimione portulacoides Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sea purslane
ROG-12198 Sea purslane Baja California Sesuvium portulacastrum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Devon, UK - Dartmoor National Park - Pink Purslane growing by River Lyd Lydford Gorge LA000246
COS-1293 Devon, UK - Dartmoor National Park - Pink Purslane growing by River Lyd Lydford Gorge Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Purslane: A Hidden Gem of the Garden" Discover the enchanting world of purslane, a versatile and vibrant plant that has captivated gardeners for centuries. With its origins traced back to Wokingham RG40 2 Map and South Oxfordshire OX14 3 Map, this remarkable herbaceous plant has become a beloved addition to both vegetable patches and flower beds. Victorian Botanical Illustrations showcase the beauty of purslane, depicting its lush green leaves and delicate flowers. Known as "Vegetable and salad leaves, herbes potageres et pour salades, " purslane offers a delightful mix of flavors that elevate any dish it graces. Among its various species is the Rock Purslane (Cistanthe grandiflora), which adds an exotic touch with its stunning blossoms. Meanwhile, Wild Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) or Orpin brings a touch of nature's wildness into our gardens. It also shares similarities with Bur Grass (Tragus) in appearance, making it an intriguing addition to any landscape. Its versatility extends beyond aesthetics; Dr. Gillies Portulaca (Portulaca gilliesii) showcases medicinal properties that have been cherished throughout history. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 459, we witness how this resilient plant attracts butterflies and insects alike - truly becoming an essential part of our ecosystem. Porcelane Purslane (Porculaca oleracea) steals hearts with its delicate leaves, stalks, and charming flowers depicted in Handcoloured stipple copperplate engravings by Lambert Junior from drawings by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton. Lastly, let us not forget Rose Moss Purslane - a true gem among purslanes - adding bursts of pink hues to our gardens while attracting bees with its nectar-rich blooms. So next time you stroll through your garden or explore the local flora, keep an eye out for purslane.