Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Boriss.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1960
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkm. vii. 381. 1960
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093257
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Woolly Salsify
- Tragopogon tomentosulus
- Downy Goat's-beard
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Tragopogon tomentosulus (also called woolly salsify, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of hairy, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Tragopogon tomentosulus is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has yellow flowers and is known for its ability to attract bees and other beneficial insects, making it a great addition to any garden.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Tragopogon tomentosulus are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Tragopogon tomentosulus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Tragopogon tomentosulus
                        
                            Tragopogon tomentosulus can be found in the mountains of the Caucasus.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Tragopogon tomentosulus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Tragopogon tomentosulus?
Tragopogon tomentosulus
What is the common name of Tragopogon tomentosulus?
Woolly Goat's Beard
What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon tomentosulus?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,