1. Plural of purslane; succulent plants with fleshy leaves and small flowers, often used in salads or as a potherb.
Usage: Common in warm climates; considered a weed in some regions and a nutritious food in others.

Examples

• The gardener harvested purslanes from the vegetable patch for the evening salad.
• Purslanes are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and are popular in Mediterranean cuisine.
• She added fresh purslanes to her stir-fry for a crisp, slightly tangy flavor.
• Many purslanes grow wild in the summer heat without requiring much water.
• The bright yellow flowers of purslanes attract pollinators to the garden.