Pusley (also known as Puslane or Purslane) grows like a weed all over Barbados, and most people treat it like a weed, ie pull it up. However, there are those who like it for it’s medicinal and health qualities, and will make it into a tea, use it as a herb in cooking or eat it raw in salads.
As can be seen in the photo, Pusley grows just about anywhere, including on rocks. The stem and leaves are quite fleshy, and the plant seems to survive even in the harshest environment. When there is a little rain, these delightful and very dainty little yellow flowers appear that are very appealing to equally dainty moths and butterflies, which will rise in clouds as you walk through the plants.
I’ve never eaten Pusley, I think I shall give it a try.
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