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].

Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[2, 9, 12, 52, 100]. The roots have a sweet flavour due to their inulin content[7]. The young roots can be eaten raw whilst older roots are best cooked like parsnips or salsify[9]. They are often blanched before use[183]. Young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked[2, 5, 12, 52, 62, 183]. They can be added to mixed salads or used in soups etc[7, 9]. The leaves are best used as they come into growth in the spring[9]. The flowering stem, including the buds, is cooked and served like asparagus[183].

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