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                        Common Names
                        
                        - Great Salsify
- Tragopogon grandanicus
- Great Salsify
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Tragopogon grandanicus (also called Grand's salsify, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Tragopogon grandanicus has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, digestive problems, and skin disorders. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Tragopogon grandanicus is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white midrib.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Tragopogon grandanicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the plants will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Once established, it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Tragopogon grandanicus
                        
                            Tragopogon grandanicus is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Tragopogon grandanicus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Tragopogon grandanicus?
Tragopogon grandanicus
What is the common name of Tragopogon grandanicus?
Goat's beard
What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon grandanicus?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,