Tragopogon porrifolius is a plant cultivated for its ornamental flower, edible root, and herbal properties. It also grows wild in many places and is one of the most widely known species of the salsify genus, Tragopogon. It is commonly known as purple or common salsify, oyster plant, vegetable oyster, Jerusalem star, goatsbeard or simply salsify (although these last two names are also applied to other species, as well). The seedhead shown here is also very beautiful.
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Great macro.
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ReplyDeleteLovely capture. This doesn't look anything like the goats' beards on my farm. :-)
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