Pastinaca sativa
Definition
Noun 1. A strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root: A biennial plant of the Apiaceae family, characterized by a long, cream-colored taproot that is harvested and consumed as a vegetable. It is known for its sweet, earthy flavor, especially after exposure to frost.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer grows Pastinaca sativa in the back field.
- For this recipe, you will need two large roots of Pastinaca sativa.
- Roasted Pastinaca sativa makes a delicious and hearty side dish.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In formal botanical or agricultural writing, the binomial name is used to specify the cultivated species, distinguishing it from wild relatives.
- The study focused on the nutritional content of Pastinaca sativa compared to its wild counterpart.
Variants and Related Words
- Parsnip (n): The common name for .
- I bought some parsnips at the market.
- Wild Parsnip (n): Refers to subsp. or related uncultivated forms, which can cause phytophotodermatitis (skin irritation).
- Be careful not to confuse the cultivated vegetable with wild parsnip.
Synonyms
- Parsnip: The standard English synonym for the cultivated plant and its edible root.
Noun
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a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root
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