Goat's Beard Tragopogon dubius
If you seen some super sized dandelion like white fluffs along a country road , your probably looking at Goat's Beard.
Its gets 2 1/2 ft tall with a beautiful yellow flower. Then when its time for it to go to seed its a whole new look like this photo, It truly is beautiful.
I don't have this growing on the homestead yet, but saved the seeds for next season. I may try some winter sowing on the seeds as well.
The name dubius is Latin meaning "doubtful" because the plant was long mistaken for another species.
More pictures of flower and some info on this wonderful weed Goat's Beard
Hope you have some growing where you live
Thanks for dropping by, have a great weeks and see ya later
linda
Beautiful photo. In our neighborhood the dandelion is considered a peskey weed! They pop up and stay, and are very hard to get rid of...uncontrolable, I'd say. But they are an intriguing and beautiful pest!
ReplyDeleteMiz Dee in Arkansas
Hello Miz Dee, how nice to have you visit my blog. Thank you. I bet you have been busy with your paintings. I want to say again they are very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the dandelion. You can mow them down and almost see them pop up again : ). WE use to eat the greens but have not done for a very long time. Its good to know that you got food right out the front door : ). Have a wonderful weekend, see ya on ipernity
linda
They say you can eat the root like a potato. Haven't tried it yet.lol jam
ReplyDelete