Tragopogon dubius
Scopoli
Yellow Goatsbeard, Western Salsify, Yellow salsify
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTragopogon dubius, commonly known as yellow salsify, is a species of salsify with yellow flower heads. It is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to North America.
Description
A herb that takes 2 years to complete its life cycle. It is like a large dandelion. In grows 20-60 cm tall. It is very similar to Salsify except it has yellow flowers. The flower stalks are strongly inflated below the flower heads. There are 8-12 flower bracts. The flower heads occur singly and are 3-5 cm across. The fruit is a narrow long-beaked achene.
Edible Uses
The fleshy root can be eaten raw or cooked. Young stems when 5–10 cm high, along with the bases of the lower leaves, can be eaten raw or cooked as a potherb.
Traditional Uses
The young stems and bases of the lower leaves are used as a potherb. The very young roots are eaten raw or cooked. The milky sap is used as a chewing gum.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry woodland and rough grassy places. In western China it grows on stony steppes and grassy slopes at the base of mountains between 500-2,000 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Canada, Caucasus, Central Asia, Chile, China, Croatia, Europe*, France, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mediterranean, North America, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, South America, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye, USA,
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, including heavy clays.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring directly in situ. Water in well if the weather is dry.
Other Uses
None known.
Other Information
The sap is especially chewed by children. It is sold in local markets.
Notes
There are about 50 Tragopogon species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Atyemligi, Cercifim, Salsifi silvestre, Velika kozja brada
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