Salsify (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Oyster Plant
• Vegetable Oyster
• Tragopogon Porrifolius

Hypernyms

• Herbaceous Plant

Meaning ²

Edible root of the salsify plant.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Oyster Plant

Meaning ³

Either of two long roots eaten cooked.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The chef recommended boiling the salsify until it was tender before serving it as a side dish.
• Salsify has a mild flavor similar to oysters, which is why it was sometimes called the "vegetable oyster".
• In medieval Europe, salsify was a common ingredient in stews and soups.
• Pickled salsify is a popular condiment in some parts of the world.
• The farmer carefully dug up the salsify roots, making sure not to damage them in the process.

Hyponyms

• Black Salsify
• Vegetable Oyster