Status:
valid
Authors:
Pavlov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Nat. Mosc., Biol. n.s., 47: 83. 1938
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021989
Common Names
- Tragopogon marginifolius
- Salsify
- Goatsbeard
Synonyms
- Tragopogon marginatus Pavlov [unknown]
- Tragopogon abolinii C.Regel [unknown]
- Tragopogon abolinii abolinii [unknown]
- Tragopogon abolinii gonocarpus S.A.Nikitin [unknown]
- Tragopogon gonocarpus S.A.Nikitin [unknown]
- Tragopogon gonocarpus (S.A.Nikitin) Stankov [unknown]
Description
Tragopogon marginifolius (also called Margined Salsify, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has a branched stem with linear leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tragopogon marginifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tragopogon marginifolius has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tragopogon marginifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It requires regular watering during the growing season and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Tragopogon marginifolius
Tragopogon marginifolius is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a common weed in cultivated fields and gardens.
Tragopogon marginifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tragopogon marginifolius?
Tragopogon marginifolius
What is the common name of Tragopogon marginifolius?
Margined Goat's Beard
What are the characteristics of Tragopogon marginifolius?
Tragopogon marginifolius is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
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,