scorzonera

• Nom désignant une plante vivace du sud de l'Europe à feuilles étroites, capitules jaunes solitaires et longues racines noires comestibles ressemblant à des carottes ; également appelée salsifis noir.

A noun referring to a perennial southern European herb with narrow leaves, solitary yellow flower heads, and long black edible roots resembling carrots; also known as black salsify.

1. Edible root vegetableB2formalculinary

   A perennial herb native to southern Europe, cultivated for its long, black, edible root that resembles a carrot.

   Scorsonère

   • Scorzonera is often roasted or boiled as a side dish.
   • The black skin of scorzonera is peeled before cooking.
   • This root vegetable has a delicate, slightly sweet flavor.

   Synonymesblack salsify

2. Black salsifyB2formalculinary

   The long, black root of the scorzonera plant, used as a vegetable.

   Scorsonère d'Espagne (racine noire)

   • Black salsify, also known as scorzonera, is popular in European cuisine.
   • The root can be prepared similarly to parsnips or carrots.
   • Scorzonera is sometimes called 'black oyster plant' due to its taste.

   Synonymesblack salsify