Latin Name: Tragopogon pratensis

Flower: Yellow, dandelion-like flowers that open in the morning and close by midday, blooming in late spring to summer.

Leaves: Narrow, grass-like, and long with smooth edges.

Stems: Erect, hollow, and unbranched, growing up to 1 meter tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers well-drained soils in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Growth Habit: A biennial or perennial herb that forms loose clumps and spreads via seeds. It often forms scattered stands in grassy habitats. In situ, meadow goat's-beard appears as tall, slender plants with bright yellow flowers, often seen in meadows and along roadsides.