Kozija brada
Tragopogon orientalis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Balkans, Bosnia, Central Asia, Europe, Hungary, Mongolia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten in salads. The sweet stems are peeled and eaten.
The stalks are sucked by children.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bakceka, Bakszaka, Koria brada