Tragapogon dubius, June 8, 2020
T. pratensis, June 16, 2020
Common & scientific name
Yellow salsify, Tragapogon dubius & T. pratensis
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Above winter gate, 8,700’
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 (below).
Tragapogon seedhead, August 4, 2020