portulaca

/pɔrtjʊˈlɑːkə, -kə/ (port-yoo-LAH-kə, -kə)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of annual or perennial herbs of the family Portulacaceae, having small, star-shaped flowers and often succulent leaves.

“The portulaca plants in the garden were thriving with little care.”

Synonyms

  • moss rose
  • purslane

Antonyms

  • succulent