Purslane, keep it in your garden

This "weed" is thriving in my garden.

Can you spot the purslane?

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common weed found in Minnesota gardens. I am finding little purslane plants popping up all over my beds right now. I try to keep a few thriving plants for salads. Some say it has a slightly sour, salty taste. I don't think it tastes like much of anything. I eat it for the nutritional benefits. Purslane contains high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, the same fatty acid found in fish and flax seeds.