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salsify Definition

sal·sify (salsə fē′, -fī′)

noun

a purple-flowered plant (Tragopogon porrifolius) of the composite family, with long, white, edible, fleshy roots having an oysterlike flavor; oyster plant

Etymology: Fr salsifis < It sassefrica < ?

salsify Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: Other plants to try include black salsify ( oyster plant ), coriander, lettuce, onion family, pennyroyal, rosemary and sage.

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