NOUN | plant | Scolymus hispanicus, Spanish oyster plant | a golden thistle of southwestern Europe cultivated for its edible sweet roots and edible leaves and stalks |
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Meaning | A 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. | |
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Synonym | Spanish oyster plant | |
Broader | golden thistle | Any of several spiny Mediterranean herbs of the genus Scolymus having yellow flower heads |
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