quincewort

/ˈkwɪnskəwt/

Definitions

1. noun

A biennial herb in the genus Petasites, especially Petasites japonicus or Petasites fragrans, having edible flowers and leaves, and often used as a vegetable in Asian cuisine.

“The chef added quincewort to the stir-fry for an exotic twist.”

Synonyms

  • edible flower
  • petasite

Antonyms

  • invasive plant
  • noxious weed