Purslane (Noun)
Meaning
A plant of the family Portulacaceae having fleshy succulent obovate leaves often grown as a potherb or salad herb; a weed in some areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Purslane is a succulent herb that is widely used in salads in the Mediterranean region.
- In Australia purslane is considered a common weed and is often found growing in sidewalk cracks.
- The purslane plant has fleshy leaves that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E.
- Purslane is a low-maintenance herb that can thrive in poor soil and full sun.
- In ancient Greece purslane was considered a delicacy and was often eaten as a vegetable.