purslane
/ˈpɜrsleɪn/
noun
- A common low-growing plant with fleshy leaves and small yellow flowers, often eaten as a vegetable or used in salads.
- Many people consider purslane a weed, but it is actually edible and rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Purslane is a nutritious leafy green that grows wild in many gardens.
- She added fresh purslane to the salad for a tangy, lemony flavor.