Definitions for PORTULACA
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1. portulacanoun

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

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1. portulacanoun

   Any of many tropical trailing herbs, of the genus Portulaca, having showy flowers

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1. Portulaca

   Portulaca (, is the type genus of the flowering plant family Portulacaceae, with over 100 species, found in the tropics and warm temperate regions. They are known as the purslanes. Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is widely consumed as an edible plant, and in some areas it is invasive. Portulaca grandiflora is a well-known ornamental garden plant. Purslanes are relished by chickens. Some Portulaca species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the nutmeg moth (Hadula trifolii).

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1. portulaca

   Portulaca is a genus of flowering plants, more commonly known as purslane. They are characterized by succulent leaves and bright, showy flowers. Some species are considered as weeds, while others are cultivated as ornamental plants for their vibrant colors. They typically thrive in hot, dry climates.

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1. Portulacanoun

   a genus of polypetalous plants; also, any plant of the genus

2. Etymology: [L., purslane.]

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1. Portulaca

   Portulaca is the type genus of the flowering plant family Portulacaceae, comprising about 40-100 species found in the tropics and warm temperate regions. They are also sometimes known as Rose Moss or more commonly Moss Roses. Common Purslane is widely considered an edible plant, and in some areas an invasive type of weed. Some Portulaca species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Nutmeg. Purslane can be eaten raw or cooked, and lends itself to stir fry dishes. Some say it has a slight lemon-like taste and mushroom-like texture. It is relatively easy to grow in more northern climates, including the New England area in the United States.

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1. Portulaca

   A plant genus of the family PORTULACACEAE.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PORTULACA in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PORTULACA in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PORTULACA
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Portulaca
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portulaca
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PORTULACA
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=PORTULACA
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=PORTULACA