Salsify

/sˈælsɪfˌa‍ɪ/

/sˈælsɪfˌaɪ/

Salsify

a root vegetable with a long, slender shape and a mild, earthy flavor often compared to that of oysters

either of two long roots eaten cooked

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

Examples

1. He used salsify as a main ingredient in a creamy soup.

2. He used salsify to create a unique twist on mashed potatoes.

3. And that is salsify.

4. It's salsify, black trumpet mushrooms, and wood sorrel with lichen vinaigrette.