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Noun: Scolymus hispanicus
  1. 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
    - Spanish oyster plant

Type of: golden thistle

Encyclopedia: Scolymus hispanicus

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