esculent

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Of the esculent roots, the yam, dioscorea sativa, is the most valuable the island produces.

From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous

Root′-cap, a cap-like layer of cells at the tip of roots; Root′-crop, a crop of esculent roots, esp. of single-rooted plants, as turnips, &c.;

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various

There is no more delicate and finely-flavored esculent to be found in our markets than the egg plant, when cooked in the right manner.

From Clayton's Quaker Cook-Book Being a Practical Treatise on the Culinary Art Adapted to the Tastes and Wants of all Classes by Clayton, H. J.

Among these are a variety of esculent plants and roots, yielding a nutritious and agreeable food.

From Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers by Bulfinch, Thomas

The noxious Russulas have a bitter taste, and in appearance resemble closely the esculent ones, so care is required to discriminate them.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary