Tragopogon pratense

Tragopogon pratensis L.

Tragopogon pratensis

Tragopogon pratensis, also known as meadow salsify or Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon, is a biennial plant. It grows up to 76 cm (30 in) tall with lanceolate, keeled, grey-green leaves that are hairless and have a white midrib. The flower heads are yellow and measure 15–25 millimetres (5⁄8–1 in) wide, blooming between June and October. The plant features a long-beaked pappus resembling a 'blowball' with fine white side hairs.

Details

Order:

Asterales

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Tragopogon

Chemistry:

Like other members of the Asteraceae family, Tragopogon pratensis contains a milky latex. The plant is rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants, including polyphenols and flavonoids.

Uses:

The roots can be boiled and eaten like potatoes, while the fresh stems and buds can be cooked like asparagus. The young leaves are edible raw.

Flowering time:

June to October

Sowing time:

Spring

Plant height:

Up to 76 cm (30 inches)

Flower color:

Yellow

Suitable habitat:

Fields, roadsides, meadows and open grasslands

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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