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Purslane

noun
1.
A plant of the family Portulacaceae having fleshy succulent obovate leaves often grown as a potherb or salad herb; a weed in some areas.



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"Purslane" Quotes from Famous Books



... bread will not swell, and grow like gelly: and thus you will have a good potage. You may add Parsley-roots or Leeks, Cabbage or Endive in the due time before the broth is ended boiling, and time enough for them to become tender. In the Summer you may put in Lettice, Sorrel, Purslane, Borage and Bugloss, or what other pot-herbs you like. But green herbs do rob the strength and vigor and ...
— The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened • Kenelm Digby


Words linked to "Purslane" :   herb, herbaceous plant, Portulaca oleracea, pussly, verdolagas, pussley


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