: any of a family (Portulacaceae, the purslane family) of cosmopolitan usually succulent herbs
especially
: a fleshy-leaved trailing plant (Portulaca oleracea) with tiny yellow flowers that is a common troublesome weed but is sometimes eaten as a potherb or in salads
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Closely analyzing purslane leaves, the study reveals that the C4 and CAM pathways are fully combined within the purslane plant, operating together in the same cells to provide a high degree of drought protection.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2022
Other powerhouse ingredients like purslane, astaxanthin, coenzyme Q10, glutathione and bamboo extract are known for their potent skincare benefits.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Zero flakes or buildup and the cleanest feeling scalp ever.
4/29
Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum
Dr. Barbara Sturm's powerful antiaging cocktail uses unique ingredients like skullcap and purslane (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) to lock-in moisture.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023
The greens typically called weeds that get ripped out of backyards make a delicious salad and can be a bold garnish — think of purslane, or wood sorrel.
—Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
The hydration-boosting serum, rich in ingredients like hyaluronic acid, purslane extract (for itch relief), vitamin B5, and more, works to reduce flaking and redness and protect against heat, pollution, and UV stress.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2023
That's because the formula leads with purslane extract, aloe vera, and panthenol to quell irritation and gently condition skin without disturbing moisture levels.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
At dinner, that translated to dishes like burrata wreathed in purslane and peppermint leaves and a round, featherweight tamale in green-chile salsa, complemented by easygoing service and flowing Baja reds.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
A couple of the key ingredients are holdovers from that facial serum (the ultra-hydrating hyaluronic acid, and again, the antioxidant-rich purslane), while the overall formula is better suited for deployment into the body’s thicker, dryer skin.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2022
Other powerhouse ingredients like purslane, astaxanthin, coenzyme Q10, glutathione and bamboo extract are known for their potent skincare benefits.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Zero flakes or buildup and the cleanest feeling scalp ever.
4/29
Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum
Dr. Barbara Sturm's powerful antiaging cocktail uses unique ingredients like skullcap and purslane (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) to lock-in moisture.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2023
The greens typically called weeds that get ripped out of backyards make a delicious salad and can be a bold garnish — think of purslane, or wood sorrel.
—Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
The hydration-boosting serum, rich in ingredients like hyaluronic acid, purslane extract (for itch relief), vitamin B5, and more, works to reduce flaking and redness and protect against heat, pollution, and UV stress.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2023
That's because the formula leads with purslane extract, aloe vera, and panthenol to quell irritation and gently condition skin without disturbing moisture levels.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
At dinner, that translated to dishes like burrata wreathed in purslane and peppermint leaves and a round, featherweight tamale in green-chile salsa, complemented by easygoing service and flowing Baja reds.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
A couple of the key ingredients are holdovers from that facial serum (the ultra-hydrating hyaluronic acid, and again, the antioxidant-rich purslane), while the overall formula is better suited for deployment into the body’s thicker, dryer skin.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
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“Purslane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purslane. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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