Tragopogon pratensis Goat's beard (Compositae)

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Tragopogon pratensis
Goat's beard
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The Tragopogon pratensis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Goat's beard.

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Latin Name:  Tragopogon pratensis
Common Name:  Goat's beard
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Meadows, pastures, dunes, waysides and waste places[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, including heavy clays[200]. Goat's beard was formerly cultivated as a vegetable, though it has now fallen into disuse[2, 4]. Grows well in the summer meadow[24]. The flowers open at daybreak and close before noon[4].

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