The plant has a long, fleshy tap root, similar to salsify, but black in surfacecolor, with white flesh. The leaves are entire and grass-like, but wider thangrass. The plant reaches 2 feet in height. The plant is perennial, but iscultivated as an annual.
Culture is similar to that of other root crops, as salsify or carrots.
No data, very limited. Roots as cooked vegetable. Leaves sometimes used as salad.