Noun: scorzonera ,skor-zu'neer-u
- Perennial south European herb having narrow entire leaves and solitary yellow flower heads and long black edible roots shaped like carrots
"scorzonera roots are sometimes called 'poor man's oysters' due to their flavour"; "Scorzonera hispanica roots are sometimes called 'poor man's oysters' due to their flavour";
- black salsify, viper's grass, Scorzonera hispanica
- Long black salsify
"He roasted scorzonera with olive oil and herbs";
- black salsify
Derived forms: scorzoneras
Type of: herb, herbaceous plant, salsify
Part of: genus Scorzonera
Encyclopedia: Scorzonera