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Long black-skinned salsify
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scorzonera
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. perennial south European herb having narrow entire leaves and solitary yellow flower heads and long black-skinned carrot-shaped edible roots [syn: black salsify , viper's grass , Scorzonera hispanica ] long black-skinned salsify [syn: black salsify ]
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Scorzonera is a genus of flowering plants in the dandelion tribe within the daisy family . They are distributed in Europe , Asia , and Africa . Its center of diversity is in the Mediterranean . Well-known species include the edible black salsify ( Scorzonera ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A herb from southern Europe, (taxlink Scorzonera hispanica genus noshow=1), having yellow flowers and edible carrot-shaped roots.
Usage examples of scorzonera.
The leaves of scorzonera are used in salad with a plain or French dressing.
There are scorzonera growing here yet, half-hidden by weeds, and some strangled roots of salsify.
Arnica flowers are sometimes adulterated with other composite flowers, especially Calendula officinalis, Inula brittanica, Kragapogon pratensis, and Scorzonera humilis.