purslane family

noun

1. the plant family Portulacaceae, characterized by chiefly herbaceous plants having simple, often fleshy leaves, sometimes showy flowers, and capsular fruit, and including bitterroot, purslane, red maids, rose moss, and spring beauty.

Example Sentences

This genus is an exception to the other members of the Purslane family, in having more than two sepals.

From Project Gutenberg

The two highest families are the purslane family (Portulacaceæ) and pink family (Caryophylleæ).

From Project Gutenberg