Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
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Portulacaceae - Purslane Family
Montia - Miner's Lettuce
Montia funstonii, M. linearis, M. perfoliata,
M. sibirica var. heterophylla, M. spathulata var. tenuifoliaThe entire plant is edible and excellent in salads. The roots can be boiled then eaten.
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