Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paradoxus
ID:
3051

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Nikitin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 200 (1933) (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002380



Common Names

  • Goat's Beard
  • Paradox Goatsbeard
  • Tragopogon


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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon maracandicus Popov [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon paradoxus (also called Goatsbeard, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon paradoxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tragopogon paradoxus has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon paradoxus is a biennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 10 cm (4 inches) apart.

Where to Find Tragopogon paradoxus

Tragopogon paradoxus can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in Europe and North America.

Tragopogon paradoxus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon paradoxus?

Tragopogon paradoxus

What is the common name of Tragopogon paradoxus?

Paradox Goat's Beard

What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon paradoxus?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

What is the flowering period of Tragopogon paradoxus?

May to August

What is the height of Tragopogon paradoxus?

30-90 cm

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,

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