More: 'If you die, you will be replaced by a succulent ... eat snacks along the way." Stith: "Oh, I love that story." Barnes: "In fact, it's a good way to tell if you are walking a Native ...

The pre-colonial diet of Native Americans was full of nutritious ... One of these is purslane. Although it's a succulent, you can use its leaves similar to the way you would use lettuce or spinach.