Tragapogon dubius, June 21, 2023
Seedhead, Difficult, 8,100’, July 19, 2023
Common & scientific name
Yellow salsify, Tragapogon dubius & T. pratensis
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Roadside, 8,300’ and roadside, 9,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Non-natives known mostly for their huge, dandelion-like seed head. Salsify was introduced from Europe owing to its edible roots. The pointy phyllaries exceeding its ray florets distinguish Tragapogon dubius from T. pratensis below.
Tragapogon pratensis, June 21, 2023