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oyster plant

/ˈɔɪstər plænt/

Übersetzung: Trivialname der Gemüsepflanze Haferwurzel (Tragopogon porrifolius), deren lange essbare Wurzel beim Kochen angeblich leicht an Austern erinnert.

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/ˈɔɪstər plænt/C1formalculinary
  • deTrivialname der Gemüsepflanze Haferwurzel (Tragopogon porrifolius), deren lange essbare Wurzel beim Kochen angeblich leicht an Austern erinnert.

A common name for the vegetable salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius), whose long, edible root is said to taste slightly like oysters when cooked.

  1. Edible root vegetableB2formal

    A plant (Tragopogon porrifolius) with edible, oyster-flavored roots, also known as salsify.

    deEssbare Wurzel

    • The oyster plant root tastes surprisingly similar to seafood.
    • She roasted oyster plant with herbs for dinner.
    • Oyster plant is often used in soups and stews.