Spanish oyster plant

/ˌspænɪʃ ˌɔɪstər plænt/
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Definitions of Spanish oyster plant
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: Scolymus hispanicus
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    type of:
    golden thistle
    any of several spiny Mediterranean herbs of the genus Scolymus having yellow flower heads
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