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Tragopogon porrifolius

DEFINITIONS OF: Tragopogon porrifolius

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n Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States

Synonyms:
oyster plant, salsify, vegetable oyster
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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