esculent

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Not only those who were sick, but all hands partook of the esculent weed.

From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Stables, Gordon

ENDIVE, Cichorium Endivia, an annual esculent plant of the natural order Compositae, commonly reputed to have been introduced into Europe from the East Indies, but, according to some authorities, more probably indigenous to Egypt.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

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

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.

Vittadini, Roques, and Cordier speak highly of its esculent qualities and good flavor.

From Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Taylor, Thomas