(n) perennial south European herb having narrow entire leaves and solitary yellow flower heads and long black edible roots shaped like carrots, Syn. Scorzonera hispanica, viper's grass, scorzonera
(n) a golden thistle of southwestern Europe cultivated for its edible sweet roots and edible leaves and stalks; its yellow flowers are used as a substitute for saffron, Syn. Scolymus hispanicus
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