winter purslane
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winter purslane
n.
An annual plant (Claytonia perfoliata) of western North America, having small white flowers and fleshy leaves sometimes eaten in salads. Also called miner's lettuce.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() Indian lettuce - a plant of the genus Montia having edible pleasant-tasting leaves |
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