? You will get 150 Seeds of Black Salsify, Scorzonera, NON-GMO, Black Oyster Plant, Goat's Beard Vegetable Seeds. ? Black Salsify (Scorzonera hispanica), also known as Scorzonera and Black Oyster Plant, is a relative of the parsnip. ? To the contrary though, the root is still considered a delicacy by many and can easily be grown from seed. ? This perennial is often referred to as Black Oyster plant because of the subtle similarities to the taste of an oyster. Fun fact - Salsify is part of the daisy family. ? Germination in 14-21 days, maturity in 120 days.