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oyster plant

/ˈɔɪstər plænt/

Tradução: Nome comum da planta olerícola Tragopogon porrifolius, cuja longa raiz comestível tem sabor que lembra levemente ostra quando cozida.

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/ˈɔɪstər plænt/C1formalculinary
  • ptNome comum da planta olerícola Tragopogon porrifolius, cuja longa raiz comestível tem sabor que lembra levemente ostra quando cozida.

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.

    ptRaiz comestível

    • 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.