Coloratus Tragopogon (Tragopogon coloratus)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Tragopogon coloratus is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

One report says the plant is a vegetable but does not say what part of the plant is used. Judging by other members of this genus, it is likely that the root and the young shoots can be eaten. — One report says the plant is a vegetable but does not say what part of the plant is used.; Judging by other members of this genus, it is likely that the root and the young shoots can be eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Stony places from 350 - 2500 metres in Turkey. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)