Salsify is a unique root vegetable often called the "oyster plant" due to its remarkable flavor when cooked, which bears a resemblance to oysters or artichoke hearts. This long, slender, black-skinned root has a creamy white flesh. It is a versatile and gourmet ingredient, perfect for boiling and mashing, creaming into soups, or battering and frying to make vegetable "oysters." A classic but rare vegetable that is sure to intrigue chefs.