0 suitable or safe for eating:
One method for defining vegetables was based on the part of the plant considered most esculent for consumption.
1 something, especially a plant, that can be eaten:
But much depends upon the method of growing the esculent; the construction of the house or cellar, and other circumstances.
Epicures fail to agree as to the esculent qualities of this mushroom.
The esculent plants consisted of both wild and cultivated varieties.
The plant is esculent, tender and possesses a fine flavor.
It is certainly a wholesome, esculent species, but a great number would be required to make a good dish.
The author will not assume the responsibility of instructing how to distinguish the esculent mushrooms.
This has been one of the most remarkable potatoes known in the history of this esculent.
Like a luscious, esculent morsel he rolled the words over and over.
