Tragopogon porrifolius

Additionally, Tragopogon porrifolius yielded the first example of a naturally occurring dimeric dihydroisocoumarin.

Tragopogon porrifolius is a plant cultivated for its ornamental flower, edible root, and herbal properties.

Tragopogon porrifolius (I)

Tragopogon porrifolius bibenzyl derivatives and dihydroisocoumarin.

Tragopogon porrifolius (also called Purple Salsify)

Moreover, Tragopogon porrifolius yielded caffeic acid derivatives, a simple coumarin glycoside, and various C-glycosyl flavonoids.

Unlike some other species of salsify such as the Oyster Plant Tragopogon porrifolius, Western Salsify is not generally regarded as edible, though the root can be eaten (raw or cooked) and so can the young stems.

The vegetable called salsify is usually the root of purple salsify, 'Tragopogon porrifolius'; the root is described as having the taste of oysters (hence the alternative common name "oyster plant" for some species in this genus), but more insipid with a touch of sweetness.