Tragopogon sp.
Goat's beard, salsify, Salsify
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Tragopogon sp. (Goat's beard) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Agoseris: Tragopogon has grass-like leaves that clasp the stem; Agoseris has basal rosettes of broader leaves; vs Taraxacum: Tragopogon grows tall with grass-like stem-clasping leaves; dandelion has only basal leaves in a rosette; vs Uropappus: Tragopogon has single row of bracts extending past petals; Uropappus has shorter overlapping bracts; vs Stebbinsoseris: Tragopogon has tall grass-like leaves clasping stem; Stebbinsoseris has small basal leaves only; vs Allium: Tragopogon flowers close by midday and lack onion smell; Allium stays open and smells like onion
Frequently asked questions
Is Tragopogon sp. native to California?
No. Tragopogon sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Tragopogon sp. belong to?
Tragopogon sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Tragopogon.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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