also called salsify this taprooted biennial to short-lived perennial grows from 0.3 to 1 metre in height and is most common in the
Kootenay, Okanagan and Thompson-Nicola region; long grass-like leaves with crisp margins; stems swollen below the flower head; contains a milky juice
stems of meadow goat's-beard (Tragopogon pratensis), most common in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region, are not swollen below the flower head
oysterplant (Tragopogon porrifolius) is similar but has purple flowers
Photo courtesy Rosamund Pojar, Mountainview Ecological
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