pastinaca sativa

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests a pastinaca sativa from the rich soil.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root

Từ đồng nghĩa

• parsnip
• Pastinaca sativa