Bull's eye, Goat's beard
Tragopogon buphthalmoides

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. In Lebanon it grows in subalpine regions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten in salads. They are also cooked with chickpeas.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dhanab el faras, Halabloub, Misha, Sipink, Thibbah

Synonyms

Scorzonera buphthalmoides DC.; Tragopogon brevifolius K. Koch; Tragopogon palaestinus Boiss.; Tragopogon persicus Boiss.; and others