spanish oyster plant

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   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

   SynonymsScolymus hispanicus

   Broadergolden thistle

Questions about spanish oyster plant

What does spanish oyster plant mean?

spanish oyster plant means "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".

What is another word for spanish oyster plant?

Close synonyms include Scolymus hispanicus. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is spanish oyster plant a common word?