Tragopogon dubius
Sand goat's beard Taxonomy
Synonyms: Subspecific taxa: Classification:
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Species Distribution
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Absent: Not known from county Medium confidence: Medium or unknown confidence; often old records or unverifiable observations Medium-high confidence: Often observations by expert botanists High confidence: Often vouchered herbarium records Planted / introduced: Native species introduced outside historic range, or only in planted locations within county (e.g., restorations) Historic / extirpated: Only historic records for the species; likely extirpated (Note that this category is not yet functional) North American distribution maps for this species: FLNA;  USDA Plants;  BONAP;  BISON
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Species Status
Status/Listing: No Information Notes: Origin: Europe
Species Description
General: Dicot-herb, perennial Roots: primary Shoots: alternate leaf arrangment; simple leaf type; entire leaf margin; Pinnate leaf venation; awl-shaped, linear leaf shape Inflorescence: head Flowers: perfect; 5 merous; complete, irregular; yellow; epigynous ovary position Fruit: achene Physiology: autotrophic Reproduction:
Ecology & Natural History
Habitat: Meadows, wastes, roads, and railroads. ILPIN Notes: Young stems, at several inches, may be cooked and eaten. Large, fruiting heads for flower arrangements. Functional Relationships:
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