This is the seed head of the plant Tragopogon pratensis ssp. minor. It is much larger than a Dandelion with a diameter of about 8-10cm.
by stevenova Jun 24, 2003 3:29 PM
With parallel veined leaves like a monocotyledon, this highly advanced member of the daisy family can be hard to spot among the grasses until the seed heads form.
by stevenova Jun 24, 2003 3:47 PM
A native of western Europe, this sub-species of T pratensis called T. pratensis ssp. minor is common virtually all over Britain.
by stevenova Jun 24, 2003 7:33 PM
Goat's Beard Herb
by JodyC Jun 2, 2005 10:20 PM
Seeds
by tubbss5 Jul 20, 2005 10:54 PM
This shot shows just how large those seed heads are in comparison to my hand. Note the unopened bud between my fingers.
by gardenwife Jun 24, 2008 8:53 PM
yellow goat's beard
by LadyAshleyR Jan 27, 2009 4:14 PM
harvested from Quebec Canada, then grown in Maryland, ID'd in Forum 5-5-09
by sallyg May 6, 2009 4:51 AM
side view shows bracts just to and not beyond petals
by sallyg May 6, 2009 4:51 AM
This is a plant that came up in a crack beside the warehouse.
by DANH May 27, 2010 1:44 PM
This plant opens in the morning and close by noon.
by DANH May 27, 2010 1:47 PM
Yellow Goat's Beard: mid-afternoon with flowers closed.
by Gilliam May 31, 2010 2:08 AM
