Tragopogonsuvun

Tragopogon suvun is a species in the genus Tragopogon of the family Asteraceae. It is described as a herbaceous perennial native to temperate grasslands and open woodlands, where it grows in full sun with well-drained soil.

It typically reaches 50 to 120 cm in height. Basal leaves form a rosette, while flowering stems carry solitary yellow heads about 3 to 4 cm across. The heads resemble other goatsbeard flowers, with oblong involucral bracts and ligulate ray florets. After flowering, the plant forms a globular seed head that matures into a characteristic tufted achenes with a pappus for wind dispersal.

Taxonomy and name: Tragopogon suvun is placed in the tribe Cichorieae of the Asteraceae. The genus name Tragopogon derives from Greek words for 'goat' and 'beard', a reference to the seed-head apparatus; the epithet suvun has not been widely documented in taxonomic references, and its origin remains unclear.

Distribution and habitat: The species is described as native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, where it occurs in meadows, road verges, and grassy slopes. It prefers well-drained soils and open, sunny habitats, and can tolerate moderate disturbance.

Ecology: Pollination is insect-mediated, and seeds are dispersed by the wind via the fluffy pappus. There is no widely reported agricultural use, and the species is primarily of interest to botanists and naturalists researching Tragopogon diversity.

Relation to other species: It is commonly compared with other Tragopogon species such as Tragopogon pratensis and Tragopogon dubius, which share similar morphology and habitat.