black salsify
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black salsify
n.
A European plant (Scorzonera hispanica) in the composite family, having yellow flowers and a large, edible root.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() 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. | black salsify - long 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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