blinks

 
Pronunciation: /blɪŋks/
(also water blinks)

plural noun

[usually treated as singular]
  • a small fleshy plant with tiny white flowers, which grows in damp and wet habitats in temperate regions. The leaves are sometimes eaten in salads.
    • Montia fontana, family Portulacaceae

Origin:

late 17th century: from blink in the sense 'momentary gleam of light' (referring to the small flowers)