salsify
Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Tragopogon, most of which have purple…Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Tragopogon, most of which have purple flowers.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable, usually)Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Tragopogon, most of which have purple flowers.
Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Tragopogon, most of which have purple flowers.
(countable, uncountable, usually)Tragopogon porrifolius, a plant with linear leaves; cultivated for its light-skinned edible root and herbal properties. Known in particular as "white salsify" among other common names
edible root of the salsify plant
(countable, uncountable, usually)Pseudopodospermum hispanicum (syn. Scorzonera hispanica), a plant similar in flavor to T. porrifolius, with lanceolate leaves; cultivated for its dark-skinned edible root. Known in particular as "black salsify" among other common names
(uncountable, usually)The edible root of these plants.
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Borrowed from French salsifis.Borrowed from French salsifis.
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plural: salsifiesSynonyms
3 synonyms- Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States:oyster plantvegetable oysterTragopogon porrifolius
- edible root of the salsify plant:oyster plant
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable