salsify

A European plant (Tragopogon porrifolius) in the composite family, having grasslike leaves, purple flower heads, and an edible taproot.

The root of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.

A plant, Tragopogon porrifolius.

See Oyster plant (a), under oyster.

Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Tragopogon, most of which have purple flowers.