Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Tragopogon dubius is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or cooked. Fleshy. Young stems, when 5 - 10cm high, and the bases of the lower leaves - raw or cooked. Used as a potherb. — Root - raw or cooked.; Young stems, when 5 - 10cm high, and the bases of the lower leaves - raw or cooked.; Used as a potherb.

Habitat & North American Range

Fields in Turkey, 400 - 1840 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)