Tragapogon dubius, June 8, 2021
T. dubius seedhead, roadside, 9,500’, July 20, 2021
Common & scientific name
Yellow salsify, Tragapogon dubius
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Roadside, 8,300’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
A non-native known mostly for its huge, dandelion-like seed head, salsify was introduced from Europe owing to its edible roots. The pointy phyllaries exceeding its ray florets distinguishTragapogon dubius (top) from T. pratensis (bottom).
T. pratensis, June 16, 2021