Tragopogon porrifolius Salsify (Compositae)

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Tragopogon porrifolius
Salsify
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The Tragopogon porrifolius plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Salsify. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. sinuatus. Avé Lall.

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Latin Name:  Tragopogon porrifolius
Common Name:  Salsify
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found near the sea and estuaries in S.E. England[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, including heavy clays[4, 200]. Plants do not grow well in stony soils[4]. Prefers an open situation[37] and a cool moist root run[14, 20]. Salsify is occasionally cultivated in the garden for its edible root[2, 89], there are some named varieties[183]. Grows well with mustard[20].

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