Scorzonera

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A European plant with narrow leaves that people often grow for its edible root

noun
/ˌskɔr.zəˈnɪr.ə/

Specialized

: Scorzonera

The roots of Scorzonera are sometimes cultivated as a vegetable in Europe.

Examples

Wild Scorzonera grows abundantly in meadows across southern Europe.
Botanists have identified several species within the genus Scorzonera.
The Scorzonera plant thrives in well-drained soil.
Many gardeners appreciate Scorzonera for its unique flavor.
The chef added scorzonera to the soup for an earthy taste.
In the garden, scorzonera thrives alongside other herbs like parsley and thyme.
The root looks a bit wilder than scorzonera, and the leaves also look like a clump of grass.

Compounds

Scorzonera hispanica

Specialized

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A European plant with long black roots that you can eat like a carrot

Surface Forms

Scorzonera singular

Scorzoneras plural

Etymology

Scorzonera probably comes from old Spanish or Italian words like escorzonera or scorzone that mean 'viper' or 'snake', because people once used the plant to try to cure viper bites. So the name helps you remember a European herb whose roots were eaten as a vegetable and long connected to old medicine.