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Goats Beard
Sunflower Family : Asteraceae
Latin Name : Tragopogon dubius
Longevity : Annual
Season : Cool
Origin : Introduced
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock -poor
Remarks :
Also known as, "Yellow salsify" or "Western
salsify". This introduced species is now widely
established and has become a common weed in
many areas. Adapted to most soils in disturbed
areas, abandoned sites, edges of fields, and along
roadsides. Flowers May to July. The seed is a
large round, feathery ball of silvery-bristled seeds
when fully mature. Looks somewhat like a large
dandelion seedhead. Little value to wildlife and
livestock.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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