Yellow salsify (Tragopogon dubius, Fl. Carniol., ed. 2, 2: 95 (1771))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: Scop.

Bibliography: Fl. Carniol., ed. 2, 2: 95 (1771)

Year: 1771

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Tragopogon

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Xinjiang and Himalaya

Description

Yellow salsify, a member of the Asteraceae family, is a striking flowering plant scientifically known as Tragopogon dubius. This species was first described in the second edition of “Flora Carniolica” in 1771 by the noted botanist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli.

Originating from Europe, Yellow salsify has an extensive range stretching from the Western regions to as far east as Xinjiang and the Himalayan mountains. This hardy plant thrives in a variety of environments, demonstrating its remarkable adaptability across diverse landscapes and climates.

Typical of the Asteraceae family, Yellow salsify boasts distinctive dandelion-like flowers that are a vivid yellow. Its floral structure, combined with its seed head appearance, often draws comparisons to a sunburst, captivating the interest of both amateur and professional botanists alike. In full bloom, the plant’s flowers are not just visually appealing but also important for the local ecosystem, as they attract a variety of pollinators.

Yellow salsify is not only admired for its aesthetic qualities but also for its resilience. A biennial herb, it often establishes itself in disturbed soils, such as roadsides and fields, showcasing its ability to prosper in less than ideal conditions. This adaptability and hardiness make it a subject of interest in studies related to plant survival and spread.

Overall, Yellow salsify, or Tragopogon dubius, with its bright yellow flowers and robust nature, stands as a testament to the diversity and adaptability of the plant world. Its far-reaching presence from Europe to Eastern Asia highlights its ecological success and the fascinating complexities of plant dispersal and colonization.

Common Names

Ita: barba di becco a tromba
Nor: beitemarikåpe, buttmarikåpe, hjulmarikåpe
Swe: betesdaggkåpa, hjuldaggkåpa, jättedaggkåpa, stor haverrot, trubbdaggkåpa
Nld: bleke morgenster
Eng: common salsify, goat’s beard, goatsbeard, greater goatsbeard, meadow goat’s-beard, salsifis majeur, salsify, western goat’s beard, western salsify, wild oysterplant, yellow goat’s beard, yellow salsify, yellow goatsbeard, fistulous goatsbeard, greater sand goatsbeard, meadow goatsbeard, western goatsbeard
Isl: garðamaríustakkur
Afr: geelbokbaard
Deu: grosser bocksbart, großer bocksbart
Dan: grå løvefod, lådden løvefod, stor gedeskæg
Pol: kozibród wielki
Fin: laidunpoimulehti, laskospoimulehti, pyöröpoimulehti
Fra: salsifis douteux, salsifis pâle, salsifis majeur, salsifis jaune
Ces: kozí brada pochybná
Ron: барба кэприй дубиоасэ
Rus: козлобородник сомнительный
Bul: подутостъблена козя брада
Hye: սինձ կասկածելի
Nob: klubbegeitskjegg
Nno: klubbegeitskjegg
En: Yellow salsify, COMMON SALSIFY, GOATSBEARD, Greater goatsbeard, Meadow goatsbeard, Western salsify, Wild oysterplant, Yellow goat’s-beard, Yellow Goat’s Beard, Goat’s beard, Meadow goat’s-beard, Salsifis majeur, Salsify, Western goat’s beard, Yellow goatsbeard, Fistulous goatsbeard, Greater sand goatsbeard, Western goatsbeard
Af: Geelbokbaard
Hy: Սինձ կասկածելի
Bg: Съмнителна, Подутостъблена козя брада
Ca: Barba de boc
Cs: Kozí brada pochybná
Da: Grå Løvefod, Lådden løvefod, Stor Gedeskæg
Nl: Bleke morgenster
Fi: Etelänpukinparta, Laidunpoimulehti, Laskospoimulehti, Pyöröpoimulehti
Fr: Salsifis majeur, Salsifis pâle, Salsifis douteux, Salsifis jaune, Grand salsifis
De: Großer Bocksbart, Grosser Bocksbart
Hu: Nagy bakszakáll
Is: Garðamaríustakkur
It: Barba di becco a tromba, Barba-di-becco a tromba
No: Beitemarikåpe, Buttmarikåpe, Hjulmarikåpe
Nb: Klubbegeitskjegg
Nn: Klubbegeitskjegg
Fa: شنگ (گیاه)
Pl: Kozibród wielki
Ro: Барба кэприй дубиоасэ
Ru: Козлобородник сомнительный
Sk: Kozobrada kyjačikovitá
Sv: Stor haverrot, Betesdaggkåpa, Hjuldaggkåpa, Jättedaggkåpa, Trubbdaggkåpa

Synonyms

• Tragopogon major subsp. dubius ((Scop.) Nyman)
• Tragopogon pratensis subsp. dubius ((Scop.) Gaut.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Altay (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• East Himalaya (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Krym (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Saudi Arabia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alberta (introduced)
• Arizona (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• Delaware (introduced)
• Free State (introduced)
• Idaho (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Indiana (introduced)
• Iowa (introduced)
• Kansas (introduced)
• Kentucky (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• KwaZulu-Natal (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Manitoba (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Michigan (introduced)
• Minnesota (introduced)
• Missouri (introduced)
• Montana (introduced)
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• New Brunswick (introduced)
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• New Mexico (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• Norfolk Is. (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• North Dakota (introduced)
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• Victoria (introduced)
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• Washington (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)
• Wyoming (introduced)
• Yukon (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 2, 2017 by Cruz Fer (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 29, 2019 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)

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Taken May 15, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 6, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

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Taken Jun 13, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 18, 2020 by Dominique Deheul (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 31, 2018 by isabelle d (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 17, 2017 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken May 24, 2021 by Palo Rapos (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 20, 2022 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 19, 2020 by Busqué Juan (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 3, 2021 by PhilBern (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2022 by Jäger Latein (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

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Taken May 23, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Nov 2, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Jacques MARÉCHAL (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 13, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 13, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken May 22, 2022 by Christian Jacquelinet (cc-by-sa)

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Taken Jun 4, 2022 by mainlymaren (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255993-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/6443709)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Tragopogon dubius Scop.)

Specifications

Growth form: Single Stem

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth rate: Rapid

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 6.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’]

Soil nutriments: 6