Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius )

Family: Aster Family (Asteraceae)

Other Names: Sand Goatsbeard

Origin: Introduced from Europe

Historic First Bloom Seen: May 27*

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Interesting Facts: This biennial is very similar to Yellow Goatsbeard (Tragopogon pratensis) but has bracts that are longer than the ray flowers. It occurs in the meadow area of the preserve.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.