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Tragopogon porrifolius - seedhead

AndrewR

By Andrewr


Tragopogon porrifolius - seedhead (Tragopogon porrifolius)

This is the first time I have grown this biennial but the seedhead looks promising for next year's plants



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Will you be eating the roots?

10 Jun, 2009

 

I was only growing it as an ornamental but I guess I could dig it up after it has set seed and see how tasty it is

10 Jun, 2009

 

I've never eaten it but remember on 'Victorian Kitchen Garden' they said it tasted like Asparagus. I've also seen it said to taste like oysters and creamy coconut. Let us know what you think.

10 Jun, 2009

 

I have heard it referred to as vegetable oyster too

10 Jun, 2009

 

You'll have this everywhere if it floats on the wind. It looks a bit dandelionish........

14 Jun, 2009



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