Portulaca: meaning, definitions and examples

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portulaca

 

[ หŒpษ”หr.tjสŠหˆleษช.kษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of plant

Portulaca, commonly known as purslane, is a succulent plant belonging to the family Portulacaceae. It is often cultivated for its fleshy leaves, which are edible, and is known for thriving in poor soil conditions.

Synonyms

purslane, rose moss, verdolaga

Examples of usage

  • She added portulaca to her salad for extra texture.
  • In many cultures, portulaca is used in traditional dishes.
  • Gardeners appreciate portulaca for its drought resistance.

Translations

Translations of the word "portulaca" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรดr-do-sol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคŸเฅเคฒเคพเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Portulak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ portulaka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ั‚ัƒะปะฐะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ portulaka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒใƒฅใƒฉใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pourpier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ porulaca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท portulaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌํˆด๋ผ์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุฑุชูˆู„ุงูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ portulaka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ portulaka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌ้ฝฟ่‹‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ portulaka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ portulaca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ั‚ัƒะปะฐะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ portulaka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ portulaca

Word origin

The word 'portulaca' comes from the Latin term 'portulaca', which refers to the same plant. The etymology traces back to the Latin roots, where 'portula' means 'little door', which likely refers to the way the plant's seed pods open to release seeds. The plant has been used since ancient times, highly regarded for its nutritional value and adaptability. It is native to various regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and has been incorporated into various cuisines throughout history.