Water-purslane

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Noun
  1. 1
    A plant of species Lythrum portula, native in Europe introduced in North America.

    "Water-purslan, cucumbers, even a drink of water have all been estimated, at various times, to be conducive to anti-aphrodisiac feelings."

  2. 2
    A marsh seedbox (Ludwigia palustris), native to North America, naturalized in Europe.

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spatulaleaf loosestrife

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