1. plural of salsify; edible root vegetables with long, tapering white or purple roots, also known as oyster plants

Examples

• The farmer harvested several salsifies from his winter garden.
• Salsifies can be roasted, boiled, or mashed like potatoes.
• The grocery store’s produce section had fresh salsifies next to the parsnips.
• She planted salsifies in early spring for a late fall harvest.
• The recipe called for two pounds of salsifies, peeled and diced.
• Salsifies have a mild, slightly sweet flavor reminiscent of oysters.