Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brevirostris
ID:
26052

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 114 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025381



Common Names

  • Tragopogon brevirostris
  • Short-beaked Salsify
  • Short-beaked Salsify


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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon floccosus brevirostris (DC.) Nyár. [unknown]
  • Tragopogon brevirostris brevirostris [unknown]
  • Tragopogon caucasicus Besser ex DC. [unknown]
  • Tragopogon dolichocarpus Klokov [unknown]
  • Tragopogon intermedius Besser [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon brevirostris (also called Short-beaked Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, yellow flower heads and is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon brevirostris is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon brevirostris is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon brevirostris is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring.

Where to Find Tragopogon brevirostris

Tragopogon brevirostris is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Tragopogon brevirostris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon brevirostris?

Tragopogon brevirostris

What is the common name of Tragopogon brevirostris?

Short-beaked Salsify

What is the growth habit of Tragopogon brevirostris?

It is an erect biennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall.

Species in the Tragopogon genus

Tragopogon buphthalmoides, Tragopogon trachycarpus, Tragopogon subalpinus, Tragopogon coloratus, Tragopogon oligolepis, Tragopogon olympicus, Tragopogon leucanthus, Tragopogon paradoxus, Tragopogon pusillus, Tragopogon karjaginii, Tragopogon crocifolius, Tragopogon aureus, Tragopogon bjelorussicus, Tragopogon pseudocastellanus, Tragopogon collinus, Tragopogon altaicus, Tragopogon tanaiticus, Tragopogon heterospermus, Tragopogon elongatus, Tragopogon coelesyriacus, Tragopogon minor, Tragopogon podolicus, Tragopogon ruber, Tragopogon pseudomajor, Tragopogon leonidae, Tragopogon colchicus, Tragopogon marginifolius, Tragopogon podolicus, Tragopogon brevirostris, Tragopogon hayekii, Tragopogon miscellus, Tragopogon tuberosus, Tragopogon mirabile, Tragopogon scorzonerifolius, Tragopogon verrucosobracteatus, Tragopogon subacaulis, Tragopogon orientalis, Tragopogon reticulatus, Tragopogon scoparius, Tragopogon tasch-kala, Tragopogon kindingeri, Tragopogon erostris, Tragopogon lassithicus, Tragopogon mirus, Tragopogon kasahstanicus, Tragopogon borysthenicus, Tragopogon cretaceus, Tragopogon undulatus, Tragopogon ketzkhovelii, Tragopogon leonidae,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,