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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Tragopogon pratensis

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Meadow Salsify (Goat's-beard)
Common Name (DE) : Wiesen-Bocksbart
Common Name (FR) : Salsifis des prés
Habitat : Meadows and on the broad green strips that often border country roads
Remarks : This plant is introduced to the U.S. The white root can be eaten in spring before the plant flowers. The leaves can be eaten as a salad.
First appearing : May
Abundance : Common

  • Photo Date : May 22, 2004
  • Location : Hillside in the place called Schumisberg near Leonberg.