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meadow salsify

 

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Noun meadow salsify has 1 sense
  1. meadow salsify, goatsbeard, shepherd's clock, Tragopogon pratensis - weedy European annual with yellow flowers; naturalized in United States
    --1 is a kind of wildflower, wild flower
    --1 is a member of Tragopogon, genus Tragopogon

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Meadow Salsify

Definition: Meadow Salsify is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is recognized for its yellow dandelion-like flowers and long, slender leaves.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1 (Botany): A perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves, producing yellow compound flowers on tall stalks.

Example Sentence: The meadow salsify was a vibrant addition to the garden, attracting bees and butterflies.

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Sense 2 (Culinary): The young leaves of the meadow salsify plant are used in salads and as a cooked vegetable.

Example Sentence: The chef added a handful of meadow salsify leaves to the salad for an extra crunch.

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Sense 3 (Local): Meadow Salsify is also a term used colloquially to refer to a person who often gets lost or wanders aimlessly.

Example Sentence: Don't ask John for directions, he's a real meadow salsify when it comes to finding his way around.

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