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Skirret was an important vegetable in English, European and American gardens until the late 18th Century, when it faded from favor. The roots have a sweet, tender white flesh that when cooked like salsify or parsnips are highly esteemed in Oriental countries.

One source for plants is Well-Sweep Herb Farm, 317 Mt. Bethel Rd., Port Murray, N.J. 07865. –