Tragopogon, also known as goatsbeard or salsify, is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family. It includes the vegetable known as salsify, as well as a number of common wild flowers, some of which are usually regarded as weeds. Salsifies are forbs growing as biennial or perennial plants.
They have a strong taproot and milky sap. They generally have few branches, and those there are tend to be upright. Their leaves are somewhat grass-like. Flower colour varies within the genus, with some yellow species, and some bronze or purple. Seeds are borne in a globe like that of a dandelion but larger, and are dispersed by the wind. The salsifies are natives of Europe and Asia, but several species have been introduced into North America and Australia and have spread widely there.
Scientific (Botanical) Name is Tragopogon porrifolius
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Preparing salsify roots can be tedious but worth exploring. In general, its outer skin should be removed before employing in the dishes. Give gentle scrub wash in cold water. Trim the ends. Peel its skin using a paring knife to expose white edible flesh inside. Peeling results in oozing of sticky latex from its surface which can stain hand and clothes.