Red root plant also called Duckweed, a leafy Vegetable, the botanical name is “Portulaca oleracea” in the family of “Purslanes” is not a cash crop, usually found in Agricultural fields as weed, and it is consumed in India.
| Botanical name | Portulaca oleracea. |
| Family | Purslanes. |
| Used Region | India. |
| Other Common Names | Duckweed. |
| Life Cycle | Annuals. |
| Pricing per 500 gm | Non-Commercial. |
| Crop / Weed | Weed. |
| Availability | June-December. |
| Raw taste is | Sour taste. |
| Key Nutrition is | omega 3 fatty acid. |
| Shelf Life | 3 days. |
| Room Temperature | 12 -33° Celsius. |
| Refrigerator required | up to 15 days in Fridge. |