scorzonera

scorzonera

(ˌskɔːrtsəˈnɛərə)

n

(Plants) a plant of the modern genus Scorzonera, esp S. Hispanica or black salsify, cultivated in Europe for its root which is used as a vegetable

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	scorzonera - perennial south European herb having narrow entire leaves and solitary yellow flower heads and long black edible roots shaped like carrots black salsify, Scorzonera hispanica, viper's grass black salsify, scorzonera - long black salsify genus Scorzonera - genus of narrow-leaved European herbs herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
	2.	scorzonera - long black salsify black salsify salsify - either of two long roots eaten cooked black salsify, scorzonera, Scorzonera hispanica, viper's grass - perennial south European herb having narrow entire leaves and solitary yellow flower heads and long black edible roots shaped like carrots

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Translations

escorzonerasalsifí de Españasalsifí negrotarinetes