Tragopogon hispanica
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: tragopogon
Plant ID (slug): tragopogon-hispanica
Numeric ID: 25839
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Tragopogon hispanica is a BIENNIAL. It is not frost tender. 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.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[105]. Leaves - raw or cooked[105].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Tragopogon hispanica
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