Tragopogon minor, commonly known as Lesser Salsify, is a biennial herb native to Europe, characterized by its slender stems and pale yellow flower heads that close in the afternoon. It is often found in dry grasslands and disturbed soils.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lesser Salsify (Tragopogon minor)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tragopogon |
| Species | Tragopogon minor |
Similar in genus Tragopogon