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Definition of Purslane
1. Noun. A plant of the family Portulacaceae having fleshy succulent obovate leaves often grown as a potherb or salad herb; a weed in some areas.
Specialized synonyms: Common Purslane, Portulaca Oleracea, Pussley, Pussly, Verdolagas
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Definition of Purslane
1. n. An annual plant (Portulaca oleracea), with fleshy, succulent, obovate leaves, sometimes used as a pot herb and for salads, garnishing, and pickling.
Definition of Purslane
1. Noun. A widely-grown edible plant, ''Portulaca oleracea'' in the family Portulacaceae. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Purslane
1. a common garden herb [n -S]