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purslane
noun[ uncount ]
uk /ˈpɜː.slɪn/ us /ˈpɝː.slən/
a succulent plant (= one that holds a lot of water) whose leaves are used as a herb and in salads:
Purslane is a seasonal herb, available only in spring and summer.
To make this salad, you need fresh herbs (parsley, mint, and purslane) as well as toasted pitta bread.
Most of the herbs that are grown from seed can be sown outdoors in temperate climates: examples are dill, coriander, savory, purslane, and lovage.
She grows a variety of vegetables, from Swiss chard, purslane, and mizuna to swede, onions, and leeks.
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