Tragopogon porrifolius or Tragopogon sinuatus - Purple goatsbeard - Purple Salsify

 

 

 

Tragopogon sinuatus

Tragopogon sinuatus flower

Tragopogon sinuatus

Tragopogon sinuatus flower

Tragopogon sinuatus - Click to enlarge

Tragopogon sinuatus - seed ball

Tragopogon sinuatus

Tragopogon sinuatus - seed ball

Tragopogon sinuatus is widespread Mediterraenan flower common in the Cretan lowlands. It flowers from February to April. The flowers are followed by a huge ball of seed heads.

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