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I was wondering if anybody has had any experience feeding Verdolago? It is a plant that readily grows here (Colorado) and is used in several dishes that I used to eat as a child. I believe it is the same as Portulaca oleracea (Purslane).

Haven't heard of it myself but being the curious sort, did a bit of research. The alternative names you gave it (purslane) are correct. I did find a nutritional breakdown and it does contain a fair bit of calcium and a lower amount of phosperous, close to a 2:1 ratio which is good. However it is very high in Vitamine A and bearded dragons can't tolerate high levels. It would be fine to feed rarely mixed in with other stable greens but don't feed it exclusively or in large amounts.

Below is the breakdown of nutrients and a link to the page I found them:

'A 1/3 cup serving of cooked purslane yields 24 calories, 1.7 grams protein, 78 mg calcium, 39 grams phosphorous, 67 mg magnesium, 488 mg potassium, 3.5 mg iron, 2500 IU Vitamin A and 25 grams Vitamin C. Additionally, purslane is a good source of heart-protective Omega-3 fatty acids.'

Exerpt from: www.motherearthnews.com/library/1992_June_July/Wild_Foods_in_Your_Garden
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PHLdyPayne

Thanks, Good information.