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portulaca Definition

por·tu·laca (pôr′c̸hə lak′ə; -lä′kə, -lā′-)

noun

a fleshy annual plant (Portulaca grandiflora) of the purslane family, usually with yellow, pink, or purple flowers

Etymology: ModL < L, purslane < portula, dim. of porta, door (see port): from the doorlike opening of the seed capsule

portulaca Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • grandiflora: It is given as an expression of true love Species name: Portulaca grandiflora Care Instructions This bears up well in dry conditions.