portulaca

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A gardener plants vibrant portulaca in a sunny rock garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. A plant of the genus Portulaca: A type of low-growing, succulent plant, often with fleshy leaves and stems, known for its brightly colored flowers that typically open in full sun and close at night or on cloudy days.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden's rockery was filled with vibrant portulaca in shades of magenta and yellow.
  • Portulaca is an excellent choice for hot, dry locations because it is highly drought-tolerant.
  • She planted portulaca in the window box for a cascade of color all summer long.

Advanced Usage

• As a common name: The term "portulaca" is most commonly used to refer to ornamental garden varieties, particularly , often called moss rose or sun plant.
• In botanical context: It specifies any member of the genus , which includes both ornamental species and wild varieties like purslane (), which is considered both a weed and an edible leafy vegetable in some cuisines.

Variants and Related Words

• Purslane (n): The common name for , often distinguished from ornamental portulaca. It is known as a succulent weed but is also cultivated for culinary use.
• Moss Rose (n): A common name for the ornamental garden plant .

Synonyms

• Moss rose (for ornamental varieties)
• Sun plant (for ornamental varieties)
• Purslane (specifically for )

Related Phrases

• Portulaca family: An informal reference to plants belonging to the genus or the wider family Portulacaceae.
  • The portulaca family includes many attractive, low-maintenance succulents.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a plant of the genus Portulaca having pink or red or purple or white ephemeral flowers