Tragapogon porrifolius

Tragopogon porrifolius                
Salsify
Salsifis

Biennial grown for its edible roots; 3-4 months until harvest

Native to Europe

After flowering, the involucres (series of bracts around the flower) close up. When ready, they open wide again to produce dandelion-like feathery fruits

Bloom in a cherry orchard near Lacoste, 5.07.13

Emerging Fruiting Head 5.22.13

Fruiting head 5.22.13

Seed Pods 5.22.13

In Situ, Goult windmill 5.19.13

Life cycle illustration

Johann Georg Sturm, 1796

Harvested Roots