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1.nounAny of several flowering plants, of the genus Tragopogon, most of which have purple flowers.
2.nounScorzonera hispanica, a plant similar in flavor to T. porrifolius, with lanceolate leaves; cultivated for its dark-skinned edible root. Known in particular as "black salsify" among other common names
3.nounThe edible root of these plants.