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Yellow Salsify, scientifically known as Tragopogon dubius, is a hardy perennial plant native to regions including Afghanistan and Albania, with a widespread distribution across Europe and parts of Asia. Yellow Salsify (Latin: Tragopogon dubius) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Yellow Salsify is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Yellow Salsify is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALT, AUT, BLT, and BLR. Yellow Salsify thrives in light to medium and heavy soils, preferring a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
Yellow Salsify grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, moist water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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