salsify Definition
sal·sify (sal′sə 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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