English

Noun

salsify ‎(usually uncountable, plural salsifies)

1. (countable, uncountable) Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Tragopogon, most of which have purple flowers.
   1. 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
2. (countable, uncountable) 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
3. (uncountable) The edible root of these plants.

Derived terms

• black salsify
• common salsify
• meadow salsify
• purple salsify
• Spanish salsify
• western salsify
• white salsify
• yellow salsify

See also

• oyster plant