Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filifolius
ID:
93320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehmann ex Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 754 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092649

Common Names

  • Tragopogon filifolius
  • Goat's Beard
  • Salsify

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Synonyms

  • Tragopogon filifolius macrorhizus Sommier & Levier [unknown]
  • Tragopogon filifolius filifolius [unknown]

Description

Tragopogon filifolius (also called slender salsify, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tragopogon filifolius is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragopogon filifolius is yellow and dandelion-like. The seeds are small and white. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragopogon filifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Tragopogon filifolius

Tragopogon filifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Tragopogon filifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tragopogon filifolius?

Tragopogon filifolius

What is the common name of Tragopogon filifolius?

Threadleaf salsify

What is the natural habitat of Tragopogon filifolius?

Grassy areas of North America

Species in the Tragopogon genus

Tragopogon buphthalmoides, Tragopogon trachycarpus, Tragopogon subalpinus, Tragopogon coloratus, Tragopogon oligolepis, Tragopogon olympicus, Tragopogon leucanthus, Tragopogon paradoxus, Tragopogon pusillus, Tragopogon karjaginii, Tragopogon crocifolius, Tragopogon aureus, Tragopogon bjelorussicus, Tragopogon pseudocastellanus, Tragopogon collinus, Tragopogon altaicus, Tragopogon tanaiticus, Tragopogon heterospermus, Tragopogon elongatus, Tragopogon coelesyriacus, Tragopogon minor, Tragopogon podolicus, Tragopogon ruber, Tragopogon pseudomajor, Tragopogon leonidae, Tragopogon colchicus, Tragopogon marginifolius, Tragopogon podolicus, Tragopogon brevirostris, Tragopogon hayekii, Tragopogon miscellus, Tragopogon tuberosus, Tragopogon mirabile, Tragopogon scorzonerifolius, Tragopogon verrucosobracteatus, Tragopogon subacaulis, Tragopogon orientalis, Tragopogon reticulatus, Tragopogon scoparius, Tragopogon tasch-kala, Tragopogon kindingeri, Tragopogon erostris, Tragopogon lassithicus, Tragopogon mirus, Tragopogon kasahstanicus, Tragopogon borysthenicus, Tragopogon cretaceus, Tragopogon undulatus, Tragopogon ketzkhovelii, Tragopogon leonidae,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48890: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Anton Rehmann (1840-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehmann' in the authors string.