Tragopogon porrifolius - Salsify

Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, grown for its root, young shoots, and flowers, said to taste of oysters, and for its deep taproot, which breaks up compacted soil.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Biennial

Functions

• Pollination¹
• Soil aeration¹

Footnotes

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