Tragopogon Dubius (Noun)
Meaning
European perennial naturalized throughout United States having hollow stems with a few long narrow tapered leaves and each bearing a solitary pale yellow flower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tragopogon dubius is a European perennial that has been naturalized throughout the United States, often found growing in fields and along roadsides.
- The hollow stems of Tragopogon dubius can grow quite tall, supporting a few long, narrow, tapered leaves that are a distinctive feature of the plant.
- Each stem of Tragopogon dubius bears a solitary pale yellow flower, which blooms in the late spring and early summer months.
- Tragopogon dubius is often considered a weed by farmers and gardeners, as it can outcompete native plants for water and nutrients.
- In some parts of the country, Tragopogon dubius is also known as "salsify" or "goat's beard", due to its distinctive appearance and edible roots.