HyperDic: scolymus_hispanicus

English > 1 sense of the expression Scolymus hispanicus:
NOUNplantScolymus hispanicus, Spanish oyster planta golden thistle of southwestern Europe cultivated for its edible sweet roots and edible leaves and stalks
English > Scolymus hispanicus: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningA golden thistle of southwestern Europe cultivated for its edible sweet roots and edible leaves and stalks; its yellow flowers are used as a substitute for saffron.
SynonymSpanish oyster plant
Broadergolden thistleAny of several spiny Mediterranean herbs of the genus Scolymus having yellow flower heads

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