Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Tragopogon dubius Scopoli
(Yellow Salsify)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
None
Tragopogon dubius is found in dry open areas and along roadsides in low to mid elevations.
The flowerheads are pale yellow with an obviously elongate peduncle. The floral bracts well
exceed the petals in length. There are about 13 long green phyllaries present.
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Tragopogon dubius, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, May 19, 2007
Tragopogon dubius, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas, May 13, 2008
Tragopogon dubius, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Black Range, Acklin Hill, May 4, 2009
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