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portulaca

/ˌpɔː.tʃəˈlæk.ə/

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noun

/ˌpɔː.tʃəˈlæk.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее растение рода Портулак, известное своими недолговечными цветами, которые могут быть розовыми, красными, фиолетовыми или белыми.

A noun referring to a plant of the genus Portulaca, known for its ephemeral flowers that can be pink, red, purple, or white.

  1. Flowering plantB2formal

    A plant of the genus Portulaca, known for its colorful, short-lived flowers that bloom in shades of pink, red, purple, or white.

    ruПортулак

    • The portulaca in her garden bloomed brilliantly all summer.
    • Portulaca flowers open in the morning and close by afternoon.
    • She planted portulaca along the border for a splash of color.

    Synonymspurslanesun rose

Forms
  • portulacas plural form
  • portulacas' possessive plural form
  • portulaca's possessive singular form