Common salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius)
Common salsify, also known as Vegetable oyster, Purple Goat's beard, Jack go to bed
Common salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius), often referred to as oyster plant or vegetable oyster, is an edible plant native to Europe and Africa. It thrives in conditions similar to those needed for growing parsnips and carrots.
Key Facts About Common salsify
Attributes of Common salsify
Lifespan
Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1.2 m
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
5 cm
Flower Color
Purple Pink
Scientific Classification of Common salsify
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Salsifies
Species
Common salsify