Yellow Salsify

Tragopogon dubius

Physical Characteristics

Tragopogon dubius is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe to W. Asia - Austria and N. France eastwards.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[105, 183]. Fleshy[177]. Young stems, when 5 - 10cm high, and the bases of the lower leaves - raw or cooked. Used as a potherb[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known