Tragopogon gracilis
a perennial member of the Tragopogon genus in the family Compositae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Compositae
- Genus
- Tragopogon
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Fertility
- Insects
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
- Pollinators
- Insects
Uses
Edible uses
This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.
One report says the plant is a vegetable but does not say what part of the plant is used[1]. Judging by other members of this genus, it is likely that the root and the young shoots can be eaten. Young fruit heads[3].
- Plant part
- Leaves
- Plant part
- Root
- Plant part
- Seedpod
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - Himalayas from Afghanistan to E. Nepal.
- Habitat
- Open slopes and grassland, 1500 - 3000 metres[3].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- no shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay, heavy clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Drainage
- well drained
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.
Seed - sow spring in situ. Make sure to water the seed in if the weather is dry.
Cultivation
This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, including heavy clays[2].
References
Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Polunin. O. and Stainton. A. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press 1984-00-00