Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
maturatus
ID:
85067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boriss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkm. vii. 297. 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084396



Common Names

  • Goatsbeard
  • Salsify
  • Oyster Plant


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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon praecox S.A.Nikitin [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon maturatus (also called Mature goat's beard, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a thin stem that can grow up to 1 meter tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon maturatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon maturatus is a white to yellow composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon maturatus is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Tragopogon maturatus

Tragopogon maturatus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Tragopogon maturatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon maturatus?

Tragopogon maturatus

What is the common name of Tragopogon maturatus?

Mature Goat's Beard

What is the growth habit of Tragopogon maturatus?

It is a biennial herb with a rosette of leaves in the first year and a flowering stem in the second year.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-40842: Based on the initial data import
Antonina Borissova (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boriss.' in the authors string.