Herb latin name: Tragopogon crocifolius


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Tragopogon crocifolius:

Root - cooked. Leaves - raw or cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Annual/Biennial


Height:
80 cm
(2 feet)

Flowering:
July

Habitat of the herb:

Cultivated land and stony ground in the mountains.

Propagation of Tragopogon crocifolius:

Seed - sow spring in situ. Make sure to water the seed in if the weather is dry.

Cultivation of the herb:

Cultivated land and stony ground in the mountains.

Medicinal use of Tragopogon crocifolius:

None known

Known hazards of Tragopogon crocifolius:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.