Family: Asteraceae
lesser goat's-beard, meadow salsify, showy goat's-beard, yellow goat's-beard
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Tragopogon: derived from two Greek words tragos meaning "goat" and pogon meaning "beard," suggested by its prominent, feathery hairs when in seed
Plants: erect, biennial, 6"-24" tall forb with milky juice
Leaves: alternate, clasping, grass-like with backward-curving, pointed tips
Flowers: head 1"- 2 1/2" wide with deep yellow ray flowers, bracts not longer than the rays; inflorescence a single head on a long stalk; blooms May-Aug.
Fruits: dry seed on whitish fluffy pappus forming a large ball
Habitat: moderate moisture; disturbed sites, roadsides
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect, biennial, 6"-24" tall forb with milky juice
Leaves: alternate, clasping, grass-like with backward-curving, pointed tips
Flowers: head 1"- 2 1/2" wide with deep yellow ray flowers, bracts not longer than the rays; inflorescence a single head on a long stalk; blooms May-Aug.
Fruits: dry seed on whitish fluffy pappus forming a large ball
Habitat: moderate moisture; disturbed sites, roadsides
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Caroline A. Creevey
Botanical Illustration
Kurt Stüber
