is grown primarily for its root. It is also known as the Vegetable Oyster or Oyster Plant because of the root's oyster like flavor. Its fleshy-root resembles a slender parsnip. It is a hardy vegetable requiring a long (about 150 days) growing season. The tender, broad, grass-like leaves are also used as salad greens.
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