Dereila Nature Inn Home > Wildflower Garden > Wildflower of the Month | August 2008 - Purple Salsify   Purple Salsify, Tragopogon porrifolius Purple Salsify is a common wildflower introduced to North America from its native Mediterranean Europe. It is also called Common Salsify or Oyster Plant, the latter being because its roots taste like oysters. This stunning plant grows to 2 feet (.6 m) tall, with a grass-like leaves and unbranched stem. It is a member of the aster family which includes sunflowers and daisies.   | « July 2008 | September 2008 » | Wildflower of the Month Archives | Dereila Nature Inn Home > Wildflower Garden > Wildflower of the Month top

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